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signified

verb

Definition of signified

past tense of signify

as in mattered

to be of importance never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least

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as in meant

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 indicated

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 signified The resolution signified a $133 million ask to voters from the Jeffco school board. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 While Harry did reunite with his father, the lack of meeting between the brothers signified that cracks between them still run deep. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Recording a new album became a therapeutic experience that signified a new artistic journey and a chance to discover himself in the process. — Adam Davidson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 The new ways of the parliament carried meaning and signified the beginning of a new era. — Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 For many, the night signified more than the conclusion of an awards show. — Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 Langley has also not signified her own personal politics, which is one of the only reliable ways a country artist can surpass the stereotypical coastal assumptions about their music. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026 During the games, players were banned from wearing OneLove armbands that signified unity with the LGBTQ community. — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 That signified everything that Joe and Angela had swept under the rug. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

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Instead of one person carrying the invisible responsibility of keeping everything together, more members of the household could see what mattered and contribute to what happened next.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Yet, none of that would have mattered if the music didn’t match, or exceed, the visuals.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

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When John finally reunites with Hal (who charges the ring against the lantern while quickly muttering his oath), the frustrated protégé immediately confronts his teacher with all the suspicions he was meant to keep secret.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
These small bags are packed with items meant to help ease anxiety on the go, from sensory tools and calming scents to snacks and headphones.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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Police said a preliminary investigation had not indicated any signs of foul play.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The Greenville Police Department previously said that its preliminary investigation had not indicated signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

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