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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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Recent Examples of denote
Songwriters are denoted and decomposed.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Yellow denotes a player out on loan, red signifies a new signing within the last year.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Each chapter heading denotes a camera model and setting, foreshadowing what’s to come, as Rita tenaciously follows both the clues and the demands of those pesky spirits.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
The next two teams belong in a tier together denoting seasons dramatically reinvigorated by the trade deadline.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Yellow denotes a player out on loan, red signifies a new signing within the last year.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Each chapter heading denotes a camera model and setting, foreshadowing what’s to come, as Rita tenaciously follows both the clues and the demands of those pesky spirits.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
The next two teams belong in a tier together denoting seasons dramatically reinvigorated by the trade deadline.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denote
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The certification signifies that a company meets high social and environmental performance standards, public transparency, and legal accountability.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This level signifies that a magmatic eruption is underway and could escalate into more powerful explosions.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 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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Which indicates that her tough-guy act is a front to conceal her own vulnerability.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Gentry implied that the growth sprang largely from American unexpectedly adding flights, which the airport is contractually obliged to accommodate, The Ledger reported.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The business leaders’ statement implies that the region might be in danger of losing one or both teams, but neither has threatened to leave the Kansas City area.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denote. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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