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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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Trousers are a staple, transcending their past business-casual connotations to become a key piece of some of the best casual looks.
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Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
Both names have connotations; the first as having no need to prove anything, and the second as feeling uncomfortable doing so.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Regardless of your individual view, the term DEI has taken on a negative and politically charged connotation.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2024
Despite some of the negative connotations often tied with Section 321, the provision also is designed to help shippers offer more consumer-facing benefits.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 16 Aug. 2024
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Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
Both names have connotations; the first as having no need to prove anything, and the second as feeling uncomfortable doing so.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Regardless of your individual view, the term DEI has taken on a negative and politically charged connotation.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2024
Despite some of the negative connotations often tied with Section 321, the provision also is designed to help shippers offer more consumer-facing benefits.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 16 Aug. 2024
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Republicans’ gains will have major implications for the incoming Trump administration.Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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The outcome of Cruz's 2024 race not only has implications for him but could also have national implications for the Republican Party.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The design will focus on early Santa Clara canning days, with Ainsley Family memorabilia to give it a sense of history.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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People were waiting for roughly an hour and a half, and parking was extremely limited; this created a sense of repressed frustration in the air.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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When people are made aware of death, those systems of meaning become even more critical to their psychological functioning.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Buy Now 14 of 20 'Sisters of the Lost Nation' by Nick Medina Darkness descends on the Native American reservation where Anna was raised, and her ability to see a nameless entity suddenly takes on even more horrifying meaning.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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In recent years, Napa wineries have hosted the event in April, welcoming the gentle warmth and hint of summer, while Healdsburg in Sonoma County follows up in mid-July, allowing guests to bask in the sunny California days and cool evenings.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Ohio’s 9th and 13th congressional districts Two key races in Ohio could also provide early hints about who will control the House.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Soto, represented by hard-driving super agent Scott Boras, has shown no indication of offering charity to his new employer like Ohtani did.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The company is subject to various risks, including dependence on successful clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and potential competition from other biotechnology firms targeting similar autoimmune disease indications.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Ditto the Linux Foundation, whose equally fresh definition isn’t exactly the same as the OSI’s, but still plainly demands information about training data, and the ability for anyone at all to reuse and improve the model.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite visions of beach walks and pickleball that are hardwired into our idea of retirement, the actual definition of retirement is to withdraw and pull back.Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Etzioni recently came across the tapes and, at the enthusiastic suggestion of McKee, went into the studio with original guitarist Ryan Hedgecock to flesh out the tracks, while still leaving them sounding minimalist enough to sound raw, rough and ready.Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: Here are some of our suggestions for finding a moment of inner peace this weekend.Adam Tamburin, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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The results suggest that Vega and Iwanaga’s messages of preserving the character of Morgan Hill resonated with voters.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In Chinese state media, the message Thursday was one of cautious optimism.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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