Thesaurus results for DENOTE

denote

verb

di-ˈnōt

Definition of denote

as in to signify

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind a flashing red light that denotes danger

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as in to indicate

to serve as a sign or symptom of the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood

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Recent Examples of denote This is denoted by a marginal risk from the Storm Prediction Center. — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 The first number after IP denotes the case’s level of protection against solid objects such as dirt and dust, ranging from one to six. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Some basics of mRNA drugs Messenger RNA, or mRNA, is made of four building blocks denoted by the letters A, C, G and U. — Li Li, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 This is a scale that denotes the relative hardness of minerals. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for denote

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Marks and Spencer's Pantheon renovation signifies a substantial investment in physical retail, rolling out new design concepts.

— Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The clash signifies a significant break in the relationship between Smith and the NABJ, which hosted Smith and live broadcasts of his show at its 2024 and 2025 conventions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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Tests between -112°F and 68°F showed no exothermic peaks associated with water crystallization, indicating that ice formation was suppressed in the hydrogel.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Research indicates one in-person meeting can deliver the impact of three virtual ones, with many finding the commercial return outweighs travel costs.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicate

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That means scanning a 2D barcode can link you to an instruction manual, food allergens, coupons, show you what farm the product came from and whether the package is recyclable.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
As the Gen4 car is also wider and longer than its predecessor, this, along with its formidable top speed, means FE has altered its calendar to include more permanent race tracks.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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