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
But these luxury connotations have leapt from the glossy pages of magazine adverts and into real life.
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
All of this history matters today, Aleksic says, pointing to the political — and patriotic — connotations of the word.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
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All-inclusive resorts often come with a certain connotation, one characterized by mediocre food, overcrowded common areas, and a general lack of authenticity.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
Six years later, that car carries a different connotation.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
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Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
All of this history matters today, Aleksic says, pointing to the political — and patriotic — connotations of the word.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
In This Article How to Get There Accommodations Amenities and Activities
Access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Dining
When to Go
All-inclusive resorts often come with a certain connotation, one characterized by mediocre food, overcrowded common areas, and a general lack of authenticity.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
Six years later, that car carries a different connotation.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
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For millennials, many of whom came of age during the Great Recession and are now contending with high interest rates and housing shortages, that lopsided ownership has real implications.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Another pillar of Google's opposition will be the privacy and security implications of the DOJ's demand for data sharing.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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In this sense, Biden’s brand of post-neoliberalism fed the body but not the soul.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Colts’ draft analysis • Mock draft analysis: Does TE still make the most sense in Round1?—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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These words capture the whole meaning of our existence, for we were not made for death but for life.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Over time, its meaning broadened to include any sudden outpouring or large quantity, such as a spate of words or a spate of crimes.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pineapple, which is very sweet, actually tastes great with a bit of salt thanks to the hint of sourness.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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To quote another Kellogg’s shill, the early indications suggest that this should still be a Grrreat! fall for sports TV, although some vendors may be reduced to eating cereal for dinner.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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As for timing, there is no clear indication of when Apple will unveil its AR glasses.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bill would formalize the definitions by adding amendments to the Legislation Act 2019, which provides guidance on the drafting and interpretation of legislation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2025
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Zaful Satin Cargo Pants With their wide-leg fit, these cargo pants are the definition of flowy.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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One suggestion could be to adjust Section 181 of the US tax code which allows accelerated deductions for film and TV production.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bill was later pared back to only apply to North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens, at Jones’ suggestion.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Johnson admitted to telling many lies in multiple police interviews, but said he's felt extreme guilt that led him to admit responsibility for the shooting in a March message to his girlfriend sent on a jail computer.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Azle High School teacher and head softball coach Carlos Font has been arrested after a former student reported having an inappropriate relationship with the teacher several years ago, school district officials said in a message to parents.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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