- present tense form of signify (3rd person singular).
signifies
Example Sentences
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The clash signifies a significant break in the relationship between Smith and the NABJ, which hosted Smith and live broadcasts of his show at its 2024 and 2025 conventions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
A reading above 50 signifies economic growth, while one below 50 indicates contraction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
In contrast, the market doesn’t immediately discount “pure news,” which gives an advantage to those who quickly recognize the pure news for what it signifies.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 4, 2026
The memorial also signifies Pyongyang's willingness to continue military cooperation with Russia "regardless of how the war unfolds".
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Cells believe that it signifies the presence of gram-negative bacteria, and they will stop at nothing to avoid this threat.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
