as in implication
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
Pavers or concrete designed to mimic natural stone slabs visually break up the surface, staving off parking lot connotations.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
21 May 2026
But globalist also has an antisemitic connotation.
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Nathalie Japkowicz,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
Morrison’s emphasis is on simultaneous movement, on responsiveness, on transport, a word with both mystical and practical connotations.
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Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Did the connotations of travelling with Spirit carry a sense of embarrassment?
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Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
21 May 2026
But globalist also has an antisemitic connotation.
—
Nathalie Japkowicz,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
Morrison’s emphasis is on simultaneous movement, on responsiveness, on transport, a word with both mystical and practical connotations.
—
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Did the connotations of travelling with Spirit carry a sense of embarrassment?
—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for connotation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
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What the state does next could have profound implications for its healthcare system and sprawling economy.
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The findings also highlight an imbalance of power in the flight attendant training center, and the implications of this power dynamic for reporting alleged misconduct.
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Cancer season shifts your focus towards nurturing a felt sense of security.
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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.
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That night was freighted with meaning; a win could set the team up for potential advancement, while a loss could dim those hopes.
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Luxury brands now face the challenge of amplifying that meaning—distinct from the price/value equation—to enhance people’s lives in more personal, emotionally resonant ways.
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.
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State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.
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If Cold Courts approach to production is any indication, it’s probably intended to be all that and more.
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The intoxicating pull of the manosphere – the hyper-online community led by men who tout misogynistic definitions of manliness – has given Glass a boisterous brigade of rivals.
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The article suggests conservatives should press Warsh on his precise definition of inflation, particularly concerning the dollar's exchange value.
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Any suggestion that unpaid crew is a consequence of APX’s conduct is wrong and misleading.
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New signs are emerging that the controversial Alligator Alcatraz detention center in the Florida Everglades may soon shut down, despite conflicting messages from state officials in recent weeks.
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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