denote

verb

di-ˈnōt How to pronounce denote (audio)
Definition of denotenext
1
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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2
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 The serious message of change and time leaving behind culture and tradition is handled lightly but impactfully, denoting a location where time is both the hero and the villain. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 The statistical evidence supports this when looking at the standard deviation — denoting the spread of a dataset — of points after 37 games across the past seven seasons. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 24 May 2026 On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for denote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denote
  1. signify
  2. indicate
  3. mean
  4. imply
Verb
  • Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of signify
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  • Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • The motion is unlikely to pass, but indicates how deeply politicized the issue has become.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of indicate
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  • So Balogun had drawn a red card in the round-of-32 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, meaning he would be suspended for the following game — Monday’s match.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • There, the hotel’s overarching theme of kisetsukan, meaning seasonal awareness, is felt most evidently at Iñaki.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of mean
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  • Barclays in June raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,800 – implying a gain of 4% across the next six months.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • Many modern brides now wear different outfits for the ceremony and reception, and reporting from Page Six implies that Swift will follow suit.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 June 2026
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