Thesaurus results for SIGNIFIES

signifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of signify

as in means

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

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as in implies

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 indicates

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 signifies This new event title sponsorship signifies a deeper commitment, moving beyond the initial agreement focused on fan engagement. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 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, 16 Aug. 2026 Brown balayage signifies the use of the technique on a brunette base color. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 The Lion’s Gate Portal is an annual celestial occurrence that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo with the earth and the star Sirius. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 The Lion’s Gate Portal is the celestial event that signifies the alignment of the sun in Leo, the Earth, and Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Algol relates to the Arabic al-ghül, which signifies demon or ghoul. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 At Monday’s press event, CTU and Illinois Federation of Teachers President Stacy Davis Gates said the expansion signifies progress. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Creator, showrunner and executive producer Nick Antosca tells PEOPLE the final moment signifies a lingering trauma for the characters. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

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His call-up to the 40-man roster, however, means the Mariners cannot contact him during a potential December 1st lockout, which could hinder his development.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The below-average pass rush means the vulnerable secondary could be overly exposed.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

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The end of season 3, in which Nat seems to set their rescue in motion, implies that the show’s ‘90s timeline may soon follow the survivors back in the real world.

— Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026
News of his death, and its circumstances, has been cloaked in journalistic language that implies suicide, emulating the opacity of suicide itself.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026

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Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.

— Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
The report indicates that Dcoop is now in pole position to secure the takeover of Deoleo, leading the likes of Italian companies Coricelli, Bonifiche Ferraresi and Newlat Food, French firm Lesieur (Avril), and Australia's Cobram Estate Olive.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicates

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New York’s actions are a clear statement that due process still matters and children deserve a fair hearing before life-altering decisions are made about their futures.

— Meena Shah, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Decide for yourself what matters to you, your family and your community.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of matters

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The Ordinary denotes this serum as a high-strength retinol formula suitable for people who have already built up a tolerance to lower-concentration retinol products, such as the brand’s beginner and intermediate serums.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
In astronomy, an extremely red object frequently denotes a lot of dust, which can obscure its true nature.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of denotes

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Peltz weighs deal for Wendy’s Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund is assembling a group that could bid to take Wendy’s private as the chain faces declining sales, falling traffic, and restaurant closures.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
As Johnson weighs whether to run for a second term in next year’s election, CTU is seeing former friends and allies either become enemies or distance themselves from the union’s pressure tactics and recklessness.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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