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signify

[sig-nuh-fahy] / ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ /




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The rally is causing momentum indicators to flash signals that could signify a heavily crowded trade ripe for a correction.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 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

It was named so, Kim told the families, to signify the troops’ brilliant exploits.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 11, 2026

In more recent years, astronauts still use music to signify different moments in space.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

Lucas smirked, shaking his head slightly from side to side, his hands spread apart to signify the bird’s enormousness in the air.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

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

Dahlia Lithwick: This seems like a very technical case, but that 6–3 split signifies a lot.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

A hale and hearty speed signifies that your body’s systems—including your heart, lungs, muscles and nervous system—are working well together.

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 2026

Trust & Will’s power-of-attorney tally actually signifies that some progress is being made, just based on the fact that the online estate-planning platform asked about it as part of its large national survey.

From MarketWatch Apr. 14, 2026

“It is our hope that in years to come we may look at this scroll, and all that it signifies, with pride,” Oppenheimer told the crowd.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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

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

If the girl was able to chomp down on her desired apple on the first try, that signified that she was destined to be with her sweetheart.

From Salon Oct. 21, 2025

“Acquaintances and friends avoided each other in the streets,” Carey observed, “and only signified their regard by a cold nod.”

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy

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

The Nasdaq is up 10% since a recent low 11 days ago, signifying an exit from so-called correction territory.

From Barron's Apr. 11, 2026

That would prove the regime’s inability to defend itself, signifying it can’t long survive and exacerbating divisions within a system already rocked by an accelerated succession crisis and the elimination of many top leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

For most of my adult life, I have felt like that kind of “within” talk is fortune-cookie horoscope speak, signifying nothing.

From Salon Feb. 13, 2026

The air is less hot, signifying evening's approach.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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