signified

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In popular usage, it assumes the thing signified must be false, whereas people do conspire, and it is reasonable to devise theories about their schemes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 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

The Walt Disney Co. may not cherish this moment, but it signified the way Disneyland had penetrated the American psyche as a representation for our values.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

He said the original name signified a defining moment in British history.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

I signified that I had no doubt he would take it as an honour to be asked.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens