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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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The changing of the guard in Washington has big implications for how stocks, bonds and currencies fare in the new year and may require investors to rejig portfolios.Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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This has implications for companies calculating their effective tax rates under the GLOBE rules, so a pretty important topic for taxpayers.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Initially celebrated as a spiritual observance commemorating the hope found in the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Christmas has evolved to embrace universal themes of goodwill and generosity.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Both Hanukkah and Christmas center on the transformative power of light and hope, embodying themes of faith and perseverance during adversity thanks to God’s divine ever-present love and concern for humankind.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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Kwong also offers suggestions to listeners interested in starting these conversations with their own family members.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Over the summer, there was so much talk about interest from Manchester City but both clubs denied those suggestions.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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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 30 Dec. 2024.
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