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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
No image more so than Smith’s Invisible Hand, with its spooky, occult, and gothic connotations that strike me as precisely appropriate.
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Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The word ‘defector’ in Korean language actually has negative connotation.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
Yet the pots never quite lose their domestic connotation.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
But even as residents and visitors celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse, many were also celebrating a local who seemed to exemplify the symbol’s connotations of strength, speed and momentum — Olympian Alysa Liu.
—Christian Leonard, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The word ‘defector’ in Korean language actually has negative connotation.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
Yet the pots never quite lose their domestic connotation.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
But even as residents and visitors celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse, many were also celebrating a local who seemed to exemplify the symbol’s connotations of strength, speed and momentum — Olympian Alysa Liu.
—Christian Leonard, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
Noun
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Other budgetary implications the administration is looking at is how senior attendance will play a part in state funding near the end of the year, as more seniors skip classes.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The issue is not whether biennials have environmental implications.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Often, this is a useful guideline, and limits, in general, are very much the friend of the fiction writer, but there are certain stories that benefit from a sense of instability.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The vibe is certainly formal, but in the stylish sense of the word—don’t be afraid to make conversation with the friendly concierge or front desk staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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For others, the moment carries a deeper meaning.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Interestingly, this isn’t the first time a Western pop culture figure has taken on symbolic meaning in Chinese internet culture.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The air smells damp and jungly (in the best possible way) and is sweetened with a hint of frangipani.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, that review gave no indications that their origins were extraterrestrial.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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There’s little indication that China intends imminent military action.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Colorado has a narrow definition for who qualifies for civil commitment.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s demonstrated capacity to hit valuable targets throughout this war is a classic definition of asymmetrical warfare.—
Daniel Kurtzer,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Have a suggestion for a future story?—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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If messages pile up, pause notifications for at least an hour — do your best to spend that hour focused on whatever task is most troubling you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lopez did not respond to multiple messages from The Star for this voter guide.—
Nathan Pilling
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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