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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
At the same time, the greenback has slumped more than 3% against a basket of global currencies, with moves potentially signifying a turn away from safe-haven U.S. assets.
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether influenced by the vastness of space, the imaginative worlds of science fiction, the influence of pop culture, or the beauty of nature, futuristic baby names signify a sense of wonder and possibility.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
The certification signifies that a company meets high social and environmental performance standards, public transparency, and legal accountability.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This level signifies that a magmatic eruption is underway and could escalate into more powerful explosions.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
Whether influenced by the vastness of space, the imaginative worlds of science fiction, the influence of pop culture, or the beauty of nature, futuristic baby names signify a sense of wonder and possibility.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 10 Apr. 2025
The certification signifies that a company meets high social and environmental performance standards, public transparency, and legal accountability.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This level signifies that a magmatic eruption is underway and could escalate into more powerful explosions.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
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This means every resume review or coaching session reduces the amount of time available with the coaches.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The drop means a massive decline in his first NFL contract that stands at $43 million and counting, depending on where Sanders is picked.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The word conclave has gone from meaning simply a locked room in ancient Rome to denoting the very particular process by which a new Catholic pope is elected.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even among legal scholars, there is some confusion about the terms textualism and originalism -- both denoting methods of legal interpretation.—
Mary Katharine Ham,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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McFarland claimed 2,000 tickets were available for the festival, but shared permits indicated that only space for 250 people had been obtained.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Thirty-one percent of young men said the economy matters most to them at this time, but the largest share of Gen Z women, 22%, said threats to democracy were their top issue.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Honestly, the fact that these ballet heels are more than approved by one of the most prolific young actors on the scene is irrevocable proof that age doesn't matter at all in fashion.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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That same year, István Hegedűs, a former politician who had served in parliament alongside Orbán, read an article in a pro-Fidesz newspaper which implied that only the Party’s generosity enabled C.E.U. to stay in Budapest.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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These stories imply that this person did this remarkable thing, so anyone else can do it, too.—
Dmitry Malin,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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That result weighed heavily on the players and coach Cathy Reese.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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After waking up his wife in the middle of the night to take him to the emergency room, Carroll weighed himself.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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