Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for "signifying"
Search instead for nonsignifying.
Synonyms

signifying

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

noun

  1. sounding


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of signifying

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

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

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

They then fell sharply afterward to below 80 cents on the dollar, signifying major concerns about the risk of default.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

The two squadrons were locked in an intense competition to win the trophy signifying supremacy among the other squadrons at Ravenel Air Base.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training