as in implication
an idea or quality that is suggested by a word or thing
a word with positive connotations The word "childlike" has connotations of innocence.
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Recent Examples of connotation
To be sure, local control has very real and troubling historic connotations.
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Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Show notes suggest the CFDA Award-winning designer decided to delve deeper into connotations associated with Black mothers, including one’s complexities, their sensuality and the ideal of intimacy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
Meaning: Eager, rival Origin: Spanish Alternative Spellings & Variations: Emil, Maximiliano, Emilio
Diego
The name may be a nod to Saint Jacob and has religious connotations.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
Aaron Adrian Adrien Aiden Alex Allie Amari Andrea Andy
Angel
Aria
Arlo
Asher
Autumn
Avery
Axel
Azriel
Classic Gender-Neutral Names That Start With A
Quite a few names have switched gender connotations or become completely gender-neutral at some point in their long histories.
—Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
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Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Show notes suggest the CFDA Award-winning designer decided to delve deeper into connotations associated with Black mothers, including one’s complexities, their sensuality and the ideal of intimacy.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
Meaning: Eager, rival Origin: Spanish Alternative Spellings & Variations: Emil, Maximiliano, Emilio
Diego
The name may be a nod to Saint Jacob and has religious connotations.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
Aaron Adrian Adrien Aiden Alex Allie Amari Andrea Andy
Angel
Aria
Arlo
Asher
Autumn
Avery
Axel
Azriel
Classic Gender-Neutral Names That Start With A
Quite a few names have switched gender connotations or become completely gender-neutral at some point in their long histories.
—Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
Noun
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For employers, this shift has direct implications for talent attraction and retention.—
Sara Mauskopf,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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City, however, consistently deny being state-owned or state-controlled, the implication being that Abu Dhabi’s political hierarchy exerts no influence over the running of the Premier League side.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Every shape, every color seemed to have a secret meaning.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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In an interpersonal context, the phrase takes on greater meaning in the series’ final episode.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Looking for Thursday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even that mere hint, that he might have been judged more harshly than was warranted, does not ruffle him.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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As of now, the proposal to ban the play, originally provided by the Green Bay Packers, has been tabled, with no clear indication of the final outcome.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Florida Democrats say Weil’s momentum is an indication of discontent with Trump in the district that is reflected across the country.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And that loose definition is driving a post-pandemic innovation boom in this curious corner of the cycling world.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Moisturizing Curl Defining Gel This gel is formulated to offer a soft, flexible hold while boosting curl definition and delivering moisture.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There were some suggestions that Musk may not leave the Administration entirely, but rather downgrade his public involvement.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Contact Hyatt with suggestions, tips and scoops at +1-720-951-2080 (Signal) or jhyatt@forbes.com.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Back in 2018, Hilaria discussed overcoming her struggles with body confidence, sharing an unedited bikini photo of herself on Instagram along with a message of celebrating all body types and empowering women to embrace their true selves.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Try this: Send a congratulatory message to a colleague who recently achieved something significant.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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