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as in means
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in implies
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 signifies
In collaboration with global theatrical partners, the new premium large format (PLF) certification signifies a theater meets rigorous technical standards for the ultimate moviegoing experience.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Magyar's party winning the election signifies Hungarian voters’ rejection of Orbán’s far-right movement.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026
This Spanish name signifies beauty.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
But the impending end of Artemis II hardly signifies the end of NASA's overall Artemis program.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The lunar sphere of influence is a mathematical boundary that signifies the Artemis crew is in the moon’s vicinity.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
His resurrection signifies victory over sin, death and despair.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Specifically in your laundry room, mold releases a hydrogen sulfide gas that creates a sulfur-like smell when mixed with the excess moisture that signifies mold is present and hidden.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Magyar's party winning the election signifies Hungarian voters’ rejection of Orbán’s far-right movement.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 12 Apr. 2026
This Spanish name signifies beauty.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
But the impending end of Artemis II hardly signifies the end of NASA's overall Artemis program.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The lunar sphere of influence is a mathematical boundary that signifies the Artemis crew is in the moon’s vicinity.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
His resurrection signifies victory over sin, death and despair.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Specifically in your laundry room, mold releases a hydrogen sulfide gas that creates a sulfur-like smell when mixed with the excess moisture that signifies mold is present and hidden.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Hose and closeout crew teammate Christian Warriner, an Orion technician, know their job signifies the final inches before a 600,000-mile journey.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifies
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For many, that means constant worry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That means not only are bondholder profits tax-exempt, but the complexes themselves no longer have to pay property taxes.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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And, as the title implies, Dunham delves deeper into her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and endometriosis diagnoses, which involved multiple surgeries and daily pain management, as well as a stint in rehab, brought on by an addiction to the anxiety medication Klonopin.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new midpoint implies 7% year-over-year growth.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rust on the pump indicates exposure to water or iron bacteria, which can cause clogs.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026
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The bright red blood was the literal red flag of colorectal cancer, compared to the darker, or black and tarry blood that often indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Deep work clarifies what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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He is known for steady judgment, clarity in tough moments, and an ability to focus teams on what matters most.—
Brian Niccol,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a devastating complication of prematurity that weighs heavily on our minds.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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He was born today at 11am and weighs 8 lbs.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Signifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifies. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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