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
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
Net Revenue Retention was above 120%, signifying strong customer loyalty and growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Net Revenue Retention was above 120%, signifying strong customer loyalty and growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifying
Adjective
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Nothing could be more indicative of the nature and power of late value form than the prospect that even the most unashamedly denialist administration might jump onto its bandwagon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both of these interactions are indicative of her approach to cuisine and hospitality as a whole.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ticket sales nearly ground to a halt without any new releases, as well as the misfortune of the spooky holiday landing on Friday (meaning families were trick-or-treating, not visiting their local movie theater).—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Naturally, he was walked his next five times up—all but once intentionally—meaning Ohtani reached base nine times in nine plate appearances, a postseason record by three.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
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Blue circles mark Taiwan’s naval assets, with red denoting China’s.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Olsavsky indicating that spending will likely increase again in 2026.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Health inspectors said mussels were missing a sticky note indicating when they should be discarded.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As the sole music category at the moment, the batch of nominees is reflective of the launchpad TikTok has provided for new artists.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Johnson County government website says to incorporate reflective elements into costumes.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The seams between bricks of any wall, some of the blocks weighing tons, feel as smooth to the touch as a faint scar.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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If someone is out there weighing that kind of choice, Lutz urged them to call 211 and ask about whether there’s financial help available.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In between her fingers is a key and yellow keychain, perhaps implying a new home purchase.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The analysts also increased their Apple price target to $320 per share from $270, implying an 18% upside from Tuesday’s close.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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But as kids move into adolescence and gain more independence, friends start mattering more, filling the space previously held by parents and teachers.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Signifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifying. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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