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 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 The name signifies wellbeing and incorporates the belief that living a good life depends on the alignment of mind, body, and soul in harmony with nature. —

Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026 Bass said that the $90 million investment signifies an important step forward for the community. —

Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 This feature signifies a rapid and intense upward motion of air. —

Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 This creative process of mapping the mind of Leon signifies how Apostolides has changed alongside the character over the years. —

Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026

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Richard Bailey, a former mayor of Coronado who now lives in Point Loma, said the city’s nearly $8 billion backlog of infrastructure projects means bike lanes must be a low priority.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The denial, if not overturned at the county level, means the school will have to shut down at the end of the school year.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026