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as in gesture
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
quietly waiting for the signal to advance
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the Louisiana Purchase is cited by many historians as one of the most signal events in American history
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Recent Examples of signal
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Companies and governments are also exploring whether stronger satellite signals sent from low Earth orbit could enhance GNSS navigation as well as planning improvements to GPS satellites currently in medium Earth orbit.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Vanguard finding is encouraging, and Salesforce’s entry-level hiring push is a real signal worth watching.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Companies and governments are also exploring whether stronger satellite signals sent from low Earth orbit could enhance GNSS navigation as well as planning improvements to GPS satellites currently in medium Earth orbit.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Furyk getting another go at things after already failing miserably signals the PGA has no idea how to even begin trying to turn things around.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signal
Noun
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Outside the event at the Vancouver Convention Center there was a small group of protestors holding Iranian flags.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Alex Taubes, an attorney and advocate, said the probate court flags when formerly incarcerated people are set to receive an inheritance, whether that be money or property.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My background as an art historian pushed me to consider that there might be an understanding of a collective experience in that idiosyncratic gesture I’d made.—
Lilyanna D'Amato,
ARTnews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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These gestures are shaped by a mix of influencer aesthetics and pop culture.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thunder guard Alex Caruso then walked to the officials and motioned for a technical foul, arguing Booker had flipped the ball at Williams on purpose.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Lynn Johnson stood before jurors in a Kansas City, Kansas, courtroom Tuesday afternoon and motioned to a metal device on wheels that was sitting in front of them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For Reynders, that outstanding $670,000 is key to making the math work on an ongoing renovation that will drain the library’s capital reserves.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ingram’s story is remarkable, and his late-season run was equal parts outstanding, sorely needed and unexpected.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other factors, including scars, bruising, ligature marks and signs of malnutrition, supported evidence of long-term abuse, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of the victims of Saturday's attack were reportedly from a village near the town of Cajibío, where a vigil was held Monday, with hundreds of people dressing in white as a sign of peace.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kevin Durant waving bye to Deandre Ayton after he was ejected from the game.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wayne remembers trying to care for his father in his last years, only to be waved off during hours-long phone conversations with Sonny Rollins.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The honor of speaking at this distinguished ceremony is usually given to an eminent writer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Congressman David Scott moved our state forward over half a century of distinguished public service – from working to bolster farmers and rural communities to putting health care in reach for children across our state.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Valerii was recognized for his prior work in Unit 2 and earned a prestigious award.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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All concierges are members of Les Clefs d’Or, a prestigious global association.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signal. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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