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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 evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Translated from Chulym, the group’s name signifies a sacred place where warriors lay down their weapons and communicate diplomatically.
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Sofia Goldstein,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Even though the name of the app signifies a mobile passport, travelers will still need to present a valid, physical passport as part of the security process when using the app.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
The blessing of the Tower of Jesus Christ signifies a major step in what has been a 144-year journey toward completion for an extraordinary religious building that attracts millions of visitors a year.
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Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Their art signifies a collective trauma—mass death in the midst of life.
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Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
Fulfillment signifies the ultimate goal of the journey.
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Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 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.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
25 May 2026
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Translated from Chulym, the group’s name signifies a sacred place where warriors lay down their weapons and communicate diplomatically.
—
Sofia Goldstein,
SPIN,
16 June 2026
Even though the name of the app signifies a mobile passport, travelers will still need to present a valid, physical passport as part of the security process when using the app.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
The blessing of the Tower of Jesus Christ signifies a major step in what has been a 144-year journey toward completion for an extraordinary religious building that attracts millions of visitors a year.
—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Their art signifies a collective trauma—mass death in the midst of life.
—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 June 2026
Fulfillment signifies the ultimate goal of the journey.
—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifies
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range.
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As the title implies, things don’t go well.
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This research indicates that organizations will not close the gender AI gap simply by investing in digital skills training and AI incentives for their workforce.
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Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary.
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That matters because decades of research link heavy social media use to anxiety, lower self-esteem and reduced well-being.
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That figure matters because Gen Z is precisely the cohort Amazon is most aggressively targeting this Prime Day.
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In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
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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.
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This puffy tote features tons of interior pockets for easy organization, a water-resistant exterior, and weighs under a pound.
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The agency said Sanchez-Munoz has brown hair, weighs 184 pounds, is 5 feet 8 inches tall, has a tattoo on his right bicep and acne scars on his face.
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“Signifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifies. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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