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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
This guiding principle signifies Stephanie’s commitment to tirelessly fighting for her clients and securing favorable results.
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Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
For families, the graduation signifies a major transition in their lives.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The three-game slate signifies the start of Amazon delving into live college sports.
—Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In Pitrè’s interpretation, omertà signifies honor—specifically, the ideal man who maintains independence from state authority and social codes and demonstrates this autonomy through silence.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Pick your bouquet by color including yellow, which signifies friendship, according to April & Ashley’s Co-CEO Tyler Francis.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 11 May 2026
However, his subsequent decision to stage a public prank using the carcass signifies a shift in purpose.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The constant movement might make some audience members dizzy, yet its jitteriness signifies the anxiety and unease of the characters, both in their skin and with each other.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026
For families, the graduation signifies a major transition in their lives.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
The three-game slate signifies the start of Amazon delving into live college sports.
—Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In Pitrè’s interpretation, omertà signifies honor—specifically, the ideal man who maintains independence from state authority and social codes and demonstrates this autonomy through silence.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Pick your bouquet by color including yellow, which signifies friendship, according to April & Ashley’s Co-CEO Tyler Francis.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 11 May 2026
However, his subsequent decision to stage a public prank using the carcass signifies a shift in purpose.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifies
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Cherfilus-McCormick also called on the Democratic Party and allies to speak up about what Wasserman Schultz’s presence in the race means regarding Black political representation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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As the title implies, the show trumpets the artist’s idiosyncrasy, which feels ever more at odds with the cultural moment.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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That implies little upside for this now-$312 stock, which hasn’t had a down week since March 20.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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The fossil is only made up of a few bones, but the length indicates that the dinosaur was likely a flier, said Steve Brusatte, a professor of paleontology and evolution at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Vinh suggested that the Broadcom reversal indicates that market expectations have caught up with the chip sector run.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Family history matters but isn’t the dominant driver.—
Allison Palmer
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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This consistency matters more than peak brightness.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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On Sunday, the team overcame a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the Liga MX Clausura (which denotes the second half of the season) to defeat Monterrey 3-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 26,670.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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And then no sponginess to me denotes that something deflated.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Hernandez is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs around 140 pounds.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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The report says Trump stands 75 inches tall and weighs 238 pounds, up 14 pounds from his April 2025 medical exam.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 May 2026
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“Signifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifies. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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