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denoting

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verb

present participle of denote

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoting
Adjective
  • That all of these screen luminaries apparently just popped to Anderson’s set for a day to film a tiny scene is indicative of where the auteur stands at this point in his 31-year career.
    Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • This was indicative of how history recorded the imprisonment of so many other Maryland political leaders, newspaper editors and other citizens imprisoned under the suspension of habeas corpus which denied their right to present a defense or to even publicly proclaim their side of the story.
    Paul Callahan, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • In the photo that the actress shared, her tree appeared to have a yellow brick roadway leading up to it with a pair of legs (signifying the Wicked Witch of the East) peaking out beneath the tree.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • However, if one partner says no, the decision is paused, signifying that further reflection and dialogue are necessary before any action is taken.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The actress goes on to stay that specific moment is reflective of why their relationship flourishes.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 May 2025
  • These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Gordon then got injured late in that game, meaning Rashford started again here.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The lucky player chose the Quick Pick option, meaning a lottery machine randomly chose at least some of the ticket numbers.
    Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Analyst Joseph Spak lowered his price target to $51 from $64, implying 11% upside.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Citi kept its buy rating with a $265 per share price target, implying 46% upside to Friday’s close.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Denoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denoting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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