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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
Bey’s dedication and training — almost every day — has paid off with him winning first place prizes around the country and receiving not only cash prizes but also belt buckles, that signify a riders prestige as a champion.
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Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
In a picture at a piano, Alexa wore a pink, sheer dress that opened at her stomach, signifying that the couple was expecting a girl.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 July 2025
This is the kind of show where deep, lasting soul-filling love is signified by the sharing of a single Shakespeare sonnet.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
In 1925, the Buckeyes and Fighting Illini chose a live turtle to signify their long-lasting spirit of competition.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
In a picture at a piano, Alexa wore a pink, sheer dress that opened at her stomach, signifying that the couple was expecting a girl.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 July 2025
This is the kind of show where deep, lasting soul-filling love is signified by the sharing of a single Shakespeare sonnet.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
In 1925, the Buckeyes and Fighting Illini chose a live turtle to signify their long-lasting spirit of competition.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
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But that doesn’t mean it can’t be used in the evening.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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On their face, liens don’t necessarily mean that a company has done anything wrong.—
Audrey Ash,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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On the Photos watch face, a personal favorite, the numerals denoting time can now be transparent.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
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One old rule of thumb for airlines was that a Saturday night stay at the destination often denoted a leisure trip, which unlocked cheaper fare buckets.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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The Main State Fire Marshal is still investigating the incident, but initial findings indicate liquid propane gas was seemingly leaking into and beneath the camper prior to the incident, according to fire officials.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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This indicates that Comcast may also encounter ongoing challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The Hermit is your permission slip to step back and reconnect with what matters most to you, especially when no one is watching.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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What matters is whether that person is curious, inquisitive and understands the labor and management dynamic.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Shares have surged 29% this year, but the investment bank’s target price implies the stock could rally another 11% from current levels.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some reported activities of these Chinese vessels, including those around oil and gas exploration areas, imply a commercial purposes that would require coastal states to grant research permissions.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Addae is Black, 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds with a medium build, and has brown eyes and black hair styled in a low cut.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
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Negin, a 28-year-old mother of two, lives in the southern city of Bushehr, where temperatures average above 120 degrees in the summer and humidity weighs heavy in the air.—
Leily Nikounazar Arash Khamooshi,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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