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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
Even when their garments signified success (i.e., championship tees), their perceptions didn’t improve.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 3 Apr. 2025
The bee, signifying industriousness and a collaborative spirit, has long been a symbol of the brand.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The Ducks’ 6-2 triumph on Wednesday marked the Boston Bruins’ seventh straight loss and also signified a season-series sweep at the hands of the Ducks.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
In an age of constant disruption and rising expectations, this mindset—grounded in leadership rather than solely in systems—could signify the ultimate competitive advantage.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 3 Apr. 2025
The bee, signifying industriousness and a collaborative spirit, has long been a symbol of the brand.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The Ducks’ 6-2 triumph on Wednesday marked the Boston Bruins’ seventh straight loss and also signified a season-series sweep at the hands of the Ducks.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
In an age of constant disruption and rising expectations, this mindset—grounded in leadership rather than solely in systems—could signify the ultimate competitive advantage.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
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That means nearly 40% of US households bought a car in 2024.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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This means that cars made and assembled entirely within the U.S. using predominantly domestic parts are the least likely to be affected.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The national ski and snowboard association uses the gold certification to denote the top 10% of clubs that have longstanding records of success.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
2 Apr. 2025
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The historic building, which also houses a 400-seat opera house, has thick tape running throughout its interior, denoting where the U.S. border ends and the Canadian one begins.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The affidavit indicates that officials believe the name is an alias.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nothing else matters if the item in question can’t get the job done.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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This implies a poor Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 64.7% (vs. 19.0% for S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Such methodology doesn’t necessarily align with the conventional approach for calculating tariffs and implies the U.S. would have looked at only the trade deficit in goods and ignored trade in services.—
Neelabh Chaturvedi, Asriel Chua,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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Donors of all blood types are encouraged to make an appointment to give by clicking here; donors must be 17 in most states (or 16 with parental consent where allowed by state law) and weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health to be eligible to donate.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Males can eventually weigh 500 pounds on average, while females typically weigh 250 pounds.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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