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as in signifies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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Recent Examples of denotes
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.
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Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
On Sunday, the team overcame a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the Liga MX Clausura (which denotes the second half of the season) to defeat Monterrey 3-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 26,670.
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Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
And then no sponginess to me denotes that something deflated.
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Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Each color denotes the type of crime.
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Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.
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Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.
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Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.
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Erica De Bruin,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 June 2026
On Sunday, the team overcame a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the Liga MX Clausura (which denotes the second half of the season) to defeat Monterrey 3-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 26,670.
—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
And then no sponginess to me denotes that something deflated.
—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
Each color denotes the type of crime.
—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.
—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.
—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Feb. 2026
The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.
—
Erica De Bruin,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotes
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His death signifies the loss of a key figure who bridged generations of one of baseball's most recognizable families, impacting the sport well beyond the major leagues.
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Other notable sites include Dead Horse Gulch, a name that signifies the challenges faced by Gold Rush travelers, and Bridal Veil Falls, featuring a 300-foot-high waterfall.
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Data indicates declining trust in managers and reduced interest in leadership among younger generations.
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But data from the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC), the regional internet registry, indicates that scammers represent a disproportionate share of its user base.
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Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.
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Furthermore, the centralized App Store infrastructure means third-party applications would cease to function if Apple's servers are no longer active.
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The average analyst price target implies Ralph Lauren could still climb another 7% from current levels.
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The consensus price target implies more than 22% upside, with optimism fueled by increasing mergers and acquisitions activity.
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“Denotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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