signifier
noun
sig·ni·fi·er
ˈsig-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r 
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But extending the pleasure into older age marks a new signifier of privilege, according to the New Codes of Luxury report.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
That Huo doesn’t overemphasize the signifiers of change is an admirable kind of restraint.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Signs of low-functioning depression like poor hygiene or the inability to get out of bed are loud signifiers that something is wrong.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
But clearly, the name here is meant to be a trans signifier, right?
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Mar. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
That Huo doesn’t overemphasize the signifiers of change is an admirable kind of restraint.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
Signs of low-functioning depression like poor hygiene or the inability to get out of bed are loud signifiers that something is wrong.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
But clearly, the name here is meant to be a trans signifier, right?
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for signifier
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“Signifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signifier. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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