as in indicative
indicating something
his tendency to use weasel words is seen as a signifying character trait
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Relevance
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as in meaning
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in denoting
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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as in indicating
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 signifying
Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.
—Daniel Kendzior, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
And how hot would the Universe have gotten, at maximum, once inflation came to an end and the Universe became filled with matter and radiation, signifying the start of the hot Big Bang?
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the next 12 months, Leon believes that shares of Netflix could reach $1,485, signifying an upside of 24% ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
After losing a tables match to The Hardys, Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley left their boots in the ring, signifying the end of their careers.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Another map visualizes clean-up locations throughout the city, with the size of each dot signifying the amount of debris that was cleared from each site.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Gen and Val are shown enjoying a brewski in Coney Island, signifying a road to a stable family life for them.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Restaurants can earn one, two or three stars, each level signifying a higher degree of excellence.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
According to Accenture’s 2025 Pulse of Change report, 27% of organizations are already investing in AI agents across multiple parts of their enterprises, signifying the real value AI is creating.
—Daniel Kendzior, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
And how hot would the Universe have gotten, at maximum, once inflation came to an end and the Universe became filled with matter and radiation, signifying the start of the hot Big Bang?
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
Joel notices it repeatedly—in his father’s possessions, in notes, and even in visions—signifying both imbalance and a recurring pattern in the Lazarus family.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Over the next 12 months, Leon believes that shares of Netflix could reach $1,485, signifying an upside of 24% ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
After losing a tables match to The Hardys, Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley left their boots in the ring, signifying the end of their careers.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Another map visualizes clean-up locations throughout the city, with the size of each dot signifying the amount of debris that was cleared from each site.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Gen and Val are shown enjoying a brewski in Coney Island, signifying a road to a stable family life for them.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifying
Adjective
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This is indicative of the dismal attitude too many public servants have toward taxpayer money.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some members of the Legislative Audit Commission signaled the audit findings could be indicative of more fraud in another program run by DHS.—
Ellie Roth,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That trio joined Trae Young and Luke Kennard on the sidelines, meaning Atlanta was without its top-two ball handlers in Young and Johnson, and five of its top seven players overall.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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After an office romance begins, employee retention at the organization drops by six percentage points, meaning turnover is 14% greater than in comparable firms.—
Emily Nix,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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WalletHub graded 18 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for a Thanksgiving celebration, per the study.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The other was an official air force photo with a gold star denoting his new rank affixed to the shoulder epaulet.—
Joshua Goodman,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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Three had New England winning by one score while three had Tampa Bay winning by one score, indicating that contest may be one of the most exciting of Week 10.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The mesh uppers are secure but not snug, and the reflective details come in handy for early morning or evening runs.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brent Weinstein’s trip to London did not go unnoticed in the UK agenting world and was reflective of where the industry finds itself as 2026 kicks off.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just a few months ago, McKenna was weighing the two schools against each other, the Spartans finishing as runners-up in his historic recruiting war.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lawmakers are still weighing the costs to the state of doing so and have yet to decide on an approach, House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The firm also raised its price target to $63 from $61, implying nearly 13% upside from Thursday's close.—
Sean Conlon,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump seems to be implying that Maduro was waging not just a war with drugs against the United States, but also a war with people.—
Javier Corrales,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But why should that start mattering now?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
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In other words, as Cleveland tore through the league last season, the players responded to most of the milestones reached with a collective shrug and worn axioms about nothing mattering until the playoffs.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Signifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifying. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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