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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 connotations
In the context of US cultural history, however, watermelon carries different connotations—racist ones.
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Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Vanity, a word often imbued with negative connotations, was the opening topic of discussion at Miu Miu’s Tales & Tellers program during Art Basel Paris.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The word Honey was picked for its affectionate connotations and there was a slight nod to it with jars of M&S honey at the breakfast table.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Vanity, a word often imbued with negative connotations, was the opening topic of discussion at Miu Miu’s Tales & Tellers program during Art Basel Paris.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The word Honey was picked for its affectionate connotations and there was a slight nod to it with jars of M&S honey at the breakfast table.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotations
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Amazon has confirmed that three high-severity security vulnerabilities that could allow for privilege escalation and all the implications that this can bring for potential data compromise have been identified and fixed.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As these technologies improve, the implications for healthcare delivery are profound.—
Amit Phull,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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YouTube Kapadia's skill in drawing out these themes has been widely acclaimed.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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These themes complement the primary Christian story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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This new version takes its inspiration from Halter’s iconic Antiqua perpetual calendar, displaying all the indications in separate subdials.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Early indications are Jones, who returned after missing last Monday’s game at Minnesota with a concussion, may have avoided a very serious injury.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
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Here are some suggestions from the Plant Clinic for gardening resolutions.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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See below for some other suggestions.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Removing the stigma surrounding alternative definitions of growth and abundance is clearly a step the industry must take in 2025.—
Amy Nguyen,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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In this essay, Cooperman examines home from different angles, suggesting that people have their own definitions of the word, which evolves as our lives do.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Connotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotations. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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