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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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Recent Examples of connotation
In the context of US cultural history, however, watermelon carries different connotations—racist ones.
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Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
The term fun parent comes with plenty of connotations (good and bad) and preconceived notions.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
However, when discussing how society typically views women in this demographic, Shields points out that there is always a negative connotation associated with it.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2025
Despite the sci-fi connotation of the word teleportation, there’s nothing mystical or other-worldly about it, either.
—Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2025
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Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
The term fun parent comes with plenty of connotations (good and bad) and preconceived notions.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
However, when discussing how society typically views women in this demographic, Shields points out that there is always a negative connotation associated with it.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Jan. 2025
Despite the sci-fi connotation of the word teleportation, there’s nothing mystical or other-worldly about it, either.
—Lucas Laursen, IEEE Spectrum, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
Noun
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The Beltway is only beginning to grasp the implications.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
8 Feb. 2025
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There are practical implications associated with not making any promises about the size of the audience.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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How can home health employees restore a sense of well-being for their clients in an environment where every familiar touchpoint is gone?—
Josh Klein,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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This collab makes complete sense, as the pair will be kicking off their joint Grand National Tour in April.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One in Spanish asked the Spanish Royal Academy for the meaning of a list of verbs including ‘to pressure’, ‘to intimidate’, ‘to coerce’ and ‘to influence’.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Those two words — Philly's affectionate salutation — have taken on deeper meaning as the city grapples with the aftermath of a tragedy that killed seven people and injured dozens more.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The result is a nut butter with roasty toasty complexity and the slightest hint of natural sweetness.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
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Her makeup included bold brows, a smokey eye and a hint of a glossy lip.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are no indications the governor has made any serious efforts to have the lake renamed.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Still, this recent milestone is an indication that the series continues to gain momentum, rather than lose it as is common with streaming series.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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All of the human tragedy spurred by McCarthy sprang from the definition of objectivity that guided political journalism at the time.—
Made by History,
TIME,
9 Feb. 2025
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Trump's definition of greatness rests solely on the notion of power.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Asking for advice instead of feedback gives you a better chance of getting some helpful suggestions, says Grant.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most acknowledge the tough spot the OP (original poster) was in while offering their own suggestions.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Among those sending that message to National Archives staff was Jim Byron, president and CEO of the Richard Nixon Foundation.—
Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sending a powerful message at the Closing Ceremony of Prince Harry's Invictus Games.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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