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signify

[sig-nuh-fahy] / ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ /




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The search is under way to identify objectively measurable functions and qualities that signify consciousness in humans and can be extended to signify consciousness in machines.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

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 don’t signify to you with your brilliant lookout, but as to myself, my guiding-star always is, ‘Get hold of portable property’.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

For Ibrahim, this correlation signifies that the source of interest in copper is its long-term potential in the AI industry.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

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

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

Some in the industry believe country's rebirth signifies a dulled-down formula designed to appeal to the widest possible audience.

From Barron's Apr. 7, 2026

I do not know what it signifies here, where there is no purpose of concealment nor need of diplomacy; and I am tired of it.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Recording a new album became a therapeutic experience that signified a new artistic journey and a chance to discover himself in the process.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

The innocence of the Montagues is signified by their white attire—even though it is glitter-spangled or, in Romeo’s case, stylish wide-legged pants and a sleeveless shirt that might be straight from Zara.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 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

I had never heard him use this sort of harsh, elaborate courtesy, and had no idea what it signified.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

A heat advisory, signifying oppressive heat is imminent or occurring, will be in place across Southern California, including much of Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 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

If we had, it might have come with a purposefully incomprehensible slogan, absent any sound or fury but definitely signifying nothing.

From Salon May 17, 2026

It becomes poikos, then gafaihaz in Germanic and gefab in Old English, signifying “foe.”

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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