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• n  the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
  the signifier is linked to the signified
• v  denote or connote
• v  convey or express a meaning
• v  make known with a word or signal
  He signified his wish to pay the bill for our meal

• Even the proudest mainland nationalist knew that a homegrown brand signified ultracheap and tres tacky.
• Producer Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs probably didn't twist too many dials, but he knew that he wanted to reinvent RB, and by blending the wah-wah pedals and strings that signified .
• FASHION: In 1946, after the Nazis left France, "wearing a bikini signified a kind of second liberation" MUSIC: Ani DiFranco's subterranean lovesick punk-folk.

• sense
• mean
• intend
• signify
• stand for

News & Articles

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• A historic change
  Col. Tracey L. Hayes becomes new head of the 90th Missile Wing. CHEYENNE -- The piercing blast from the 75mm ceremonial howitzer cannon signified more than a change of leadership Monday at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
  June 18, 2013 - Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
• Tiger goes nowhere at Merion
  Though the round signified nothing, the sound and fury surrounding it spoke to Tiger Woods' enormous appeal. Occasionally on Sunday, when an out-of-contention Woods still managed to attract an enormous gallery, the wind at Merion seemed to howl his name.
  June 17, 2013 - The Philadelphia Inquirer
• Smith's Challenge kicks off Father's Day
  For 25 years, Smith's Challenge has kicked off Father's Day in high-speed fashion.The 10K trail run has welcomed hundreds of runners over the years, but this year might have been its last.For some, the day was a family event. For others, the race signified milestones. For Evan Sandt, the race was al...
  June 17, 2013 - Lancaster Online

Quotes

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• Tom Coughlin in Forbes
  It's the way we went about our work,Coughlin said of the 11-1 road record. "The road signified the coming together of a team. We rode that emotion all the way through."
• Billy Corgan in Clickmusic
  Corgan wrote on his website: "The story of the album is based on 'The Fool's Journey', as signified in the progress of the Tarot. It is my intention to approach this by breaking down the journey of our life here into four phases as made by these...
• Tom Brady in Boston Globe
  I think there are special guys on this team that have stepped up all season when we need to,said Brady. "This last drive really signified what this team is all about. The defense played great and held them to field goals in the red zone,...