sign·post
ˈsīn-ˌpōst 
1
: a post (as at the fork of a road) with signs on it to direct travelers
3
: sign, indication
Examples of signpost in a Sentence
Noun
The signpost says it is 10 miles to the city.
Verb
The road from here to London is well signposted.
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Leah Dolan, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Yet, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit goes well beyond the traditional signposts by adopting a quasi-Ealing feel to its superficially cozy country setting, and by showcasing the comically haughty side of the British aristocracy.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Jamie Wareham, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Controls are simple, often relying on one or two buttons, and puzzles are quickly conveyed with bold colours and clear signposting.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
While the original artists remain unnamed, they are given new life in Adams’ work — a signpost to what came before.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Yet, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit goes well beyond the traditional signposts by adopting a quasi-Ealing feel to its superficially cozy country setting, and by showcasing the comically haughty side of the British aristocracy.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Sometimes simply listening to the colleague and signposting additional resources can make a huge difference.
—Jamie Wareham, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Controls are simple, often relying on one or two buttons, and puzzles are quickly conveyed with bold colours and clear signposting.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Signpost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signpost. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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