signifies

present tense third-person singular of signify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of signifies Part of what Myha’la’s wink signifies is how much Celebrity Traitors UK is about, well, being a celebrity. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 The appointment signifies a new chapter for Zankov, formalizing a partnership that has already played a pivotal role in the development of his business over the past two years. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 One such product is Biodance’s Bio-Collagen mask, which applies like your average milky white sheet mask but turns clear after a few hours; the opacity change signifies that the ingredients have been absorbed by the skin. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 That new reticence signifies a change from when she was paid to share her life on TV. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 Connecting with family history For Kassidy Angelo, Gioia’s co-founder and managing director, La Sponda signifies not only a new frontier for the company but also a chance to revisit her family’s heritage. — Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Prima Facie signifies a legal claim that has sufficient evidence to proceed to trial or judgment. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026 This $20 million contract signifies a broader shift from proving that autonomy works to delivering an operational breaching package that soldiers can employ. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 This signifies the semiconductor industry’s broader embrace of high NA EUV photolithography technology that can cost up to $400 million per machine and is only provided by the Dutch technology company ASML, Bloomberg reports. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifies
Verb
  • That means another week of relying on players like Andrew Armstrong and Cyrus Allen, with Xavier Worthy the WR1 by default.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • It was born in 1930 and is today the most popular candy bar in the United States, which undoubtedly means the world.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As the name implies, most foods will not stick to the slick surface of your pan.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Survivorship care is not universal Comprehensive cancer care implies not only a comprehensive treatment plan, but also supportive care that will help patients live well beyond their diagnosis and treatment.
    — Marci Lee Nilsen, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The thread also indicates the account was previously approved by a China Webull team member and an American counterpart.
    — Eamon Javers,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The full force of the deal will not take effect until both parties have complied with its closing conditions, which the agreement indicates could happen within months.
    — Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The next census count is still a few years away, but what our leaders decide now matters a great deal.
    — Julie Morita, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • What drives genuine enjoyment, loyalty, and performance are feeling that your work matters and feeling respected, supported, and connected to the people around you.
    — Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The title obviously denotes your look onstage rocking the tejana.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But the term denotes highly advanced artificial intelligence that could surpass human thought, not the category of AI — an already nebulous term — as a whole.
    — Adi Robertson, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The single-seat aircraft weighs about 253 pounds with batteries and includes a ballistic parachute and an automatic landing function.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • California weighs factors like time spent in the state and business ties when deciding who counts as a resident.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Signifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifies. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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