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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 indicate
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 signify There are discussion questions included at the end of the book to help guide readers through some of the more difficult topics, and the purple color scheme on the front cover is a nod to the purple ribbons used to promote awareness of domestic violence and signify the courage of survivors. Stephanie Decarolis, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 Bryce Young’s late-season surge in 2024 was supposed to signify a turning point in his career trajectory. Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 Sep. 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 What does that signify to you about your growth on Project Runway? Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for signify
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  • If Ohtani is to be treated as a normal starter, however, could that mean changes in how the Dodgers deploy him?
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Fall is here, which means leaves are falling.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • They are denoted with an asterisk in the minimum and maximum tuition columns.
    Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • This denotes an analytical and patient personality.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.
    Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Swift’s 149-show, five-continent expedition encapsulated a tsunami of emotions not just among her fans, but her own journey through a very public breakup, a fling and, as indicated by her engagement to Kelce, knee-buckling love.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Winning Isn't What Makes Sports Fun As adults, we’ve been taught that winning is everything and nothing else matters.
    Jonathan Carone, Parents, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • The most significant jump in imports into Italy was from China, up 18 percent in the period, implying that many fast fashion players are gaining Italians over.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
  • After praising the male LGBTQIA+ members of their friendship circle, Consuelos then implied a wilder theory about the heterosexual female friends in Ripa's life.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • Police described Taylor as a Black male who is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The unexpected September hit that broke anime movie records has Hollywood weighing future releases of what some consider a niche genre.
    Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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