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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 2021, Jonah earned his F&I certification, which signifies an expertise in vehicle financing as well as automotive insurance and legal compliance.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
The law is a significant milestone in the regulation of AI in policing, but its passage also signifies that AI is going to become a major part of the criminal justice system.
—Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Sayani explains that this signifies that an independent organization with no ties to the manufacturing company has evaluated the supplement and can verify its quality and manufacturing process.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The victory signifies that the winners will soon be integrated into NXT's on-screen programming, similar to how season one winners Tyra Mae Steele and Jasper Troy were introduced earlier this year.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The later disruption of those railroad networks signifies the country’s economic decline in the early twentieth century.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
This reading, which signifies the biggest drop since March 2023, takes on even greater importance now that there's an economic data blackout because of the shutdown.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The expansion signifies the airline's first international destinations.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
His album, titled El Rey de Habana, signifies his shift away from what’s typically recognized as reparto, fusing R&B, Brazilian funk, Jersey club, Afrobeats, and reggaeton.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
The law is a significant milestone in the regulation of AI in policing, but its passage also signifies that AI is going to become a major part of the criminal justice system.
—Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Sayani explains that this signifies that an independent organization with no ties to the manufacturing company has evaluated the supplement and can verify its quality and manufacturing process.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
The victory signifies that the winners will soon be integrated into NXT's on-screen programming, similar to how season one winners Tyra Mae Steele and Jasper Troy were introduced earlier this year.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The later disruption of those railroad networks signifies the country’s economic decline in the early twentieth century.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
This reading, which signifies the biggest drop since March 2023, takes on even greater importance now that there's an economic data blackout because of the shutdown.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
The expansion signifies the airline's first international destinations.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
His album, titled El Rey de Habana, signifies his shift away from what’s typically recognized as reparto, fusing R&B, Brazilian funk, Jersey club, Afrobeats, and reggaeton.
—Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifies
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Which means the vagaries of late October are pretty familiar for this franchise and the bulk of these players.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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That means busting into the paint and kicking out from there.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tasteful art and multiple SOCAN Awards hang on the walls; the ample daylight (even in the studios) and open spaces give an upbeat vibe; there’s a tidiness that implies a focus that is also reflected in the releases from its artists, who fall broadly under an indie-pop (or pop-indie) genre.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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As their name implies, whale sharks are a shark species known for their giant size and are the world’s largest fish, reaching over 30 feet in length, according to Thai National Parks.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
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The group's annual Halloween consumer survey for 2025 indicates 79% of consumers expect higher prices directly related to tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Research indicates that one in four women has considered leaving work during the transition, and one in ten who have worked through menopause left a job because of their symptoms.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Exercising can help people with diabetes lower their blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity, but the timing of exercise also matters.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Every last detail matters to her.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The 3rd House is ruled by Scorpio, which denotes a need for truth in all communication.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Offering a complete range of tailored clothing, leather jackets, footwear, and accessories, JV denotes the taste of high fashion with a rebel aesthetic.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Their numbers, however, have been shrinking as affordability weighs heavily on them, influencing milestone decisions like moving out of the family households.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The base Arctos Sport Standard prices in at $20,000 and weighs 1,102 lb (500 kg).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Signifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifies. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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