signifier

Example Sentences

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And while those in the highest income range are more likely to be optimistic, being middle income or having a bachelor’s degree isn’t much of a signifier of optimism or pessimism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

A statement from trust said it had already implemented a programme of "signifier change".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

I asked Turner: If she were back at the beginning of the generative A.I. boom and had the power to dictate the industry’s UX moves, what would she use as the signifier of A.I.?

From Slate • Dec. 26, 2025

These “vibes” lead to lots of sloppy thinking and writing; In many ways these “vibes” are an empty signifier that can mean whatever a given person wants them to.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2024

With every step on those cracked sidewalks, I passed a new signifier of urban decay.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore