Thesaurus results for BETOKENING

betokening

verb

present participle of betoken

as in indicating

to serve as a sign or symptom of the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

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On May 1, 1775, the day the Quebec Act took effect, the life-size marble statue of George III in Montréal – erected in gratitude for his assistance following a fire – was vandalized, indicating disquiet there about this new order.

— Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
By contrast, the equal weight S&P 500 actually hit a record high yesterday—indicating that tech companies are the ones dragging down the broader index.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 July 2026

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Today, the brand's ecosystem includes wellness clubs and destination experiences, reflecting how athleisure has become a modern uniform signifying values.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community.

— Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026

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Part of the system integrates with third-party cameras, meaning while the Flock-specific cameras may only log vehicle data, opponents allege other identifying factors of people could be obtained by third-party collaborators.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Those areas remained on pre-evacuation status, meaning residents must be prepared to leave again if conditions change.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 July 2026

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In a scene shot backstage at a Pod Meets World live show, Friedle showed that Savage hadn't responded to a text from Friedle since April 2020, and his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Eos, the goddess of dawn, functions as a poetic device denoting the passage of time.

— Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026

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