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
What names have new popes taken? More: Praying for white smoke: Papal conclave uses centuries-old method to announce a new pope
Historians will study the name for clues to its meanings and connotations.
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George Petras, USA Today, 9 May 2025
According to Marie Flanigan, Founder and Principal Designer for Marie Flanigan Interiors in Houston, Texas, beige has gotten a bad rap, but today, designers are turning the color’s negative connotation on its head.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Too often, leaders get caught up in the negative connotation around feedback.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Any combination of characters that have profane, lewd, vulgar or indecent meanings or connotations are not allowed, KDOR says.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
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George Petras, USA Today, 9 May 2025
According to Marie Flanigan, Founder and Principal Designer for Marie Flanigan Interiors in Houston, Texas, beige has gotten a bad rap, but today, designers are turning the color’s negative connotation on its head.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Too often, leaders get caught up in the negative connotation around feedback.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Any combination of characters that have profane, lewd, vulgar or indecent meanings or connotations are not allowed, KDOR says.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
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Significant treasury regulations may be necessary to fully address tax implications, particularly in the estate and gift tax area on transfers of and by stablecoins and similar digital currency.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Opportunities like those in cybersecurity, which will remain a high-priority spending category no matter what, given the costly implications of a data breach, or trends like artificial intelligence, which can provide an offset to rising costs, thanks to increases in efficiency.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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This checklist should be thought both in the sense of a weekly or monthly planning and on the actual cleaning time itself.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 July 2025
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The clothes gave the sense that Jacobs and his team must have had a ball coming up with these creations.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In 1689, Locke examined natural rights in the second treatise of Two Treatises on Government, but his first treatise established the full meaning of those rights.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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April 2025 The Hierophant: April invites you to seek deeper meaning and wisdom from your life, Pisces.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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While few details were shared at the time, there were hints that the podcast would soon be relaunching.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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And if these fits are any indication, the rest of ESSENCE Festival 2025 is shaping up to be just as unforgettable.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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This is an indication of their increasing success, with AYM branching out and having junior teams in local leagues.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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However, Councilmember Paul Dillon proposed another amendment last week that eliminated the notice period and clarified the definition of obstruction.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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The definition of cult has broadened, fueling greater interest.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The friendly staff at The Feathers will advise how to best access it and offer suggestions on shorter walks.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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There were no details about why lawmakers rejected the governor’s suggestion, although several legislators recently voted to audit the project, a proposal that was ultimately shot down.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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For me, that’s a very important message, and hopefully that’s the legacy.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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Always: Verify the person's identity through multiple channels; don't rely solely on their social media profiles, messages or emails.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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