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signified

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[sig-nuh-fahyd] / ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪd /

noun

Semiotics.
  1. the thing or concept denoted by an arrangement of sounds or symbols, an object, an action, etc., which constitutes a pattern or unit, and which communicates meaning.


Etymology

Origin of signified

First recorded in 1630–40; signify + -ed 2


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Al-Sharaa has forged closer ties with the west since coming to power, particularly the US – signified when he became the first Syrian leader to visit the White House in November last year.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

In the 1970s, the bipartisan effort to remove President Richard Nixon from office signified to many that the constitutional crisis he created had been surmounted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 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

There was no explanation why the note was released and whether it is signified Larijani was still alive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026

Leaving a spacious, reasonably priced one-bedroom in the middle of the month usually signified that someone had done something really bad.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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