Thesaurus results for SIGNIFIES

signifies

verb

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present tense third-person singular of signify

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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as in indicates

to serve as a sign or symptom of the opening of the new mall signifies the city's overdue emergence from economic depression

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Recent Examples of signifies 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 Every bottle of Château Angélus bears an image of a church bell, which signifies the three churches that surround the natural amphitheater of the estate’s principal vineyard. —

Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 Whether stealing a kiss, striking a pose, or simply flashing a smile, nothing signifies a successful soiree quite like a collection of lasting memories, spontaneously snapped from within the VF photo booth. —

Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026 The release signifies Sullivan couldn’t find a trade partner to offload Tagovailoa and his contract. —

David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026 After all, when placed on a marquee, this punctuation mark signifies that a film will contain an exceptional array of excitement, thrills, and shock, heightening our expectations — as well as our disappointment when (as often happens) the hype isn’t delivered. —

Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026 Second, the administration launched the Great American Recovery Initiative, which signifies a potential commitment to addressing addiction as a chronic, treatable condition which requires coordination across federal agencies, awareness, and access to treatment. —

Anand Parekh, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026 Cities across the Bay Area are celebrating Holi, the springtime Hindu festival, traditionally celebrated at March’s full moon, that signifies the triumph of good over evil. —

Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026 This feature signifies a rapid and intense upward motion of air. —

Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026

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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026