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as in mattered
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in meant
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the symbol failed to signify anything to me—until I realized that it was upside down
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Recent Examples of signified
Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.
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W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.
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Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.
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Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.
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Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Kimiko uttered one word during the season five finale, which signified a return to form for her character, who was mute throughout the first four installments of the series.
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Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
The follow-up session resulted in commitment to the concept of the United Nations, which, moving forward, signified the Allies’ goals in World War II.
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Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.
—
Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.
—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.
—
Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Kimiko uttered one word during the season five finale, which signified a return to form for her character, who was mute throughout the first four installments of the series.
—
Mckinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
The follow-up session resulted in commitment to the concept of the United Nations, which, moving forward, signified the Allies’ goals in World War II.
—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signified
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The fan letter is not merely evidence that Williams mattered.
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Trust, consistency, and follow-through mattered more than perfect communication.
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Colonists had to swear the oath of supremacy to the English monarch, which meant accepting the Church of England.
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There was a time when getting new glasses usually meant setting aside an afternoon.
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Officials have not released the identities of the suspects or indicated whether criminal charges will be filed.
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Walmart indicated that some of the affected workers might retain their jobs.
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Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University.
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How that is playing out in terms of stylistic difference will have to be weighed by bootleg-favoring Dylanologists who are more attuned to the subtleties of band interplay.
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Micron implied volatility sits at 116, the highest in the S&P 500 alongside Sandisk and Western Digital.
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His focus on taming inflation implied the opposite.
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While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.
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California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.
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“Signified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signified. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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