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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
But sometimes, headaches can signify a more serious issue and require medical attention.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, another new Lenovo laptop could signify the beginning of the end for one of the company’s trademark technologies: the trackpoint.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Pink areas on the coasts note regions with winter storm warnings; bright purple on the coasts notes storm warnings; and light blue areas signify cold weather warnings.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The sword might have been a gift from a royal, Sayer adds, and it may have been used for generations—signifying social status—before accompanying its last owner to the grave.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, another new Lenovo laptop could signify the beginning of the end for one of the company’s trademark technologies: the trackpoint.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Pink areas on the coasts note regions with winter storm warnings; bright purple on the coasts notes storm warnings; and light blue areas signify cold weather warnings.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The sword might have been a gift from a royal, Sayer adds, and it may have been used for generations—signifying social status—before accompanying its last owner to the grave.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
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The two leaders were also reportedly meant to have a meeting during this time, and Saqr said that it was delayed.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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That means that the German domestic intelligence service, the equivalent of the F.B.I., monitors you and investigates you and potentially prosecutes you.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2025
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The band cycles through the same chord progressions, with slight variations, to denote when Ulysses is recounting his exploits through his own eyes.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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The 500e was first made available in the (RED) edition, including the parentheses to denote its association with the nonprofit of the same name.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Some studies indicate that smoke’s contaminants can effectively bypass the skin barrier altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Executive orders indicate a president’s intention to take swift action without waiting on Congress, but initiating their underlying policies often takes time, experts said — requiring a president’s Cabinet appointments to win confirmation and his administration to settle in first.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Seek fulfillment in what truly matters, and don’t hesitate to ask for guidance.—
Jeanne M. Stafford,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Whatever sparks a change in execution doesn’t matter, as long as the progress is sustainable.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Does this imply that the labor market will remain solid throughout 2025?—
Harry Holzer,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The incident implied that lawmakers were complicit in the development and deployment of Lumon’s technology, which is controversial among the general public.—
Inkoo Kang,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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But the new scooter lacked a platform underneath the seat and weighed about 50 pounds — too heavy for her needs, said Marcia Harris, support groups and outreach manager for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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However, the new administration must weigh the benefits against the burdens imposed by the compressed timelines and rigid mandates.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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