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as in to mean
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in to denote
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 signify
Because for me, that tree signifies home and all the memories that come along with it.
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Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The behavior signifies a regime change in the way investors should be thinking about asset allocation, as geopolitical risks weigh on the market cycle, according to Henry H. McVey, head of global macro and asset allocation and CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 May 2025
When performed on military bases in the evening or on the battlefield at the end of the day, the tune signifies a time for rest, Timson said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Whenever a new cardinal is named, he’s assigned a titular church in Rome to signify his connection to the pope, who also serves as the bishop of Rome.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The behavior signifies a regime change in the way investors should be thinking about asset allocation, as geopolitical risks weigh on the market cycle, according to Henry H. McVey, head of global macro and asset allocation and CIO of KKR’s Balance Sheet.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 May 2025
When performed on military bases in the evening or on the battlefield at the end of the day, the tune signifies a time for rest, Timson said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Whenever a new cardinal is named, he’s assigned a titular church in Rome to signify his connection to the pope, who also serves as the bishop of Rome.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
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That means traveling on weekdays and taking the deal-seeking approach.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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The reality is that siphoning road dollars for public transit would mean that critical projects to repair functionally obsolete bridges and unsafe roads in Cook County and across the state would no longer proceed as planned.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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This denotes a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.1%(compared to 19.9% for the S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The menu denotes which spirits are made in Colorado or come from businesses owned by women, people of color or members of the LGBTQIA+ community.—
Beth Rankin,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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Despite some reports indicating otherwise, the 28-year-old Bieber, who is married to singer Justin Bieber, almost certainly won’t become a billionaire from the deal, which is structured to pay out $600 million in cash and $200 million in e.l.f.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In previous years, rent also rose faster in these areas compared with the rest of the county, but the gap grew post-fires, which experts said indicates the fires are the likely cause.—
Phi Do,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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By leveraging the right tools for your organization, your team can streamline workflows, foster collaboration and focus on what matters most: delivering impactful, high-quality work.—
Andrea Ruskin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Versatile and relentless styles The systems aren’t necessarily identical, and that doesn’t really matter.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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The predominant color in both hotels is white, but as their names imply, Stella Nova is accented with cooler tones and starry vibes while Terra Nova has warmer, more terrestrial theming.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Attorney and longtime political donor John Morgan, founder of the mega personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan, created his own independent party this year and is also weighing a run for governor in the Sunshine State, despite supporting Democratic candidates and causes in the past.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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With a major overhaul of the car design regulations on the horizon for next year, all teams are currently weighing the trade-off between keeping some resources focused on making gains for this year versus going all-in for a better car in 2026.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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