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signify

[sig-nuh-fahy] / ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ /




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At least three people, including Robinson’s mom and Banks’ wife, have bodyguards in tow, some of them hulking and one with a tattooed head that bears the letters SOG, to signify “Son of God.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

The recent departures from Google DeepMind also signify an ideological rift between Pichai and Hassabis, according to former employees.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

Disney said in its news release that it is a new certification for premium large format theaters and “will signify to audiences which auditoriums offer the biggest, brightest, and most immersive cinematic experiences.”

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

Stylistically, Gay differs slightly from England's current opening pair when facing the new ball and could signify a shift in mentality at the top of the order.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

If the green brightened into a hotter glow, that would signify that his blood was inhabited by Ebola.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

“That $10 million signifies the potential for a true comeback,” Abaunza said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Its market cap just south of $3 trillion signifies the doubts investors have shown about the company’s AI positioning and whether all its spending will pay off.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

A reading above 50 signifies economic growth, while one below 50 indicates contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

However, the move for airlines stocks—and cruise operators—is still sizable and signifies the next leg up for the sector’s recovery.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

The little superscript number signifies the number of zeroes following the larger principal number.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

The name, first used by a band of World War I-era Jewish spies, signified that no one identified in the attack would be forgotten.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

"So that wall of noise, for me, signified breaking out of a traditional mould, both as a human, but also musically."

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform signified a breakthrough, as customers realized Palantir could provide AI solutions that were effective, Luria said.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 4, 2026

“Just all the pain, all the suffering, all the longing, all the workouts, all the late nights, all the no-love, no-opportunity, that run signified the release of that,” his father said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025

We were escorted to the river to bathe in its cold waters, a ritual that signified our purification before the ceremony.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Davis, 53, announced the news with an Instagram video on Tuesday that showed the actor ringing the Bell of Hope, signifying she’d completed a round of cancer treatment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

As the national market remains stagnant, a shift is underway in many local real-estate markets, signifying a major turning point in the housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

He wore a black turban, signifying direct descendance from the Prophet Muhammad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Head of football operations Damian Vidagany held his hands on his head at the final whistle, signifying a release of pressure, before embracing Tielemans.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Seeing her, he had tucked up one bottom end of his apron into the belt, signifying that he was off duty for the moment and had come from behind the bar to meet her.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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