signifier

Example Sentences

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But he moved away from fruits, flowers and other signifiers of abundance and toward portrayals of possessions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Connolly is a fluent speaker and booster of the Irish language, which became a surprisingly important signifier in the race, as Humphreys “has no Irish,” to use the vernacular.

From Salon

Ludwig’s signifiers were castles; George’s are factories, railways and a wife dedicated to ensuring his power is acknowledged throughout the city and across the Atlantic.

From Salon

In the middle of the night … I’m still haunted by this mawkish pileup of gospel signifiers.

From Los Angeles Times

This has also turned them into branded commodities and class signifiers, built by construction conglomerates like Samsung, and taking on names like “castle” or “palace.”

From Los Angeles Times