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signifying

American  
[sig-nuh-fahy-ing] / ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. sounding


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Etymology

Origin of signifying

First recorded in 1955–60; signify + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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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

“We expect investors to reengage with the story on results signifying an opportunity to own a category-leading asset with more manageable expectations,” Kelly wrote.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

That would prove the regime’s inability to defend itself, signifying it can’t long survive and exacerbating divisions within a system already rocked by an accelerated succession crisis and the elimination of many top leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

For most of my adult life, I have felt like that kind of “within” talk is fortune-cookie horoscope speak, signifying nothing.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

But then the bell rings, signifying the end of my break, and I leave the paper fragment closed in my locker.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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