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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 some cases the phrase ‘work sister’ or ‘work brother’ have been proposed as an alternative for work spouse, a phrase which equally carries weighty emotional connotations.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
There’s always going to be glut—or not glut, that has a negative connotation, but an overabundance of programming.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
For too long, women’s sports were discussed with a negative connotation.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
In the realm of marketing, the focus has shifted from brand volume to striving for compelling connotations.
—WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
There’s always going to be glut—or not glut, that has a negative connotation, but an overabundance of programming.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
For too long, women’s sports were discussed with a negative connotation.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
In the realm of marketing, the focus has shifted from brand volume to striving for compelling connotations.
—WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
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Not long ago, Paul was invited to Chicago to give a lecture about her work and its possible implications for neuroscience, and more than seven thousand people showed up.Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Hoffman’s trouble with Trump Even prior to election day, Hoffman expressed his concerns about a Trump reelection and its implications for entrepreneurs who publicly criticized the former president.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Top trade candidates, such as Garrett Crochet or Luis Castillo, also make a lot of sense if Philadelphia doesn't believe Painter is ready.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Having that sort of flexibility is what will give you a true sense of financial security, says Dogen.Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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The rabbi also works with the ASL interpreter to capture the meaning of prayers and readings, as opposed to line-by-line or rote translations.Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
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This holiday season, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Ketel One Vodka are giving new meaning to making spirits bright.Jillian Dara, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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So go out there, sprinkle your conversations with a touch of empathy and a hint of humor, and watch how quickly trust builds.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This assumption was challenged in 2013, when scientists studying the neurological impacts of HIV/AIDS found genetic hints of bacteria in the brains of both sick and healthy people.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Although all indications have been that Iran has sought to avoid escalation, there remained concerns that without a lasting ceasefire, violence could increase either intentionally or by accident.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the fact that its most high-profile phones are still powered by Qualcomm chipsets is an indication of what an incredibly specialized field this is.Andrew Williams, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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The same month, potato salad pots were recalled because of the presence of hard plastics, which was also given a Class II risk definition by the FDA.Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Don’t let our stories be told through his-story, which is a male definition.Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The findings were published in a two-part report detailing how many children had attended Indian boarding schools, how many had died, the number and location of burial sites, how much federal funding the schools had received, and suggestions for moving forward.Miyo McGinn, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Other places are finding success with the sessions, though, and moms are quick to offer suggestions in Facebook groups for their favorite studio Santa experiences.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hip-hop was founded in the beginning as a means of spreading messages through communities.Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Harbaugh, so moved by Herbert’s simple message, jotted it down to repeat later.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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