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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In formulating monetary policy, the Fed will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook and is prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that hinder the attainment of its dual objectives.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The Mets-Phillies matchup on Friday is a big one that will have implications for the top of the National League East, while the Boston Red Sox will face Rafael Devers just under a week after trading him to the San Francisco Giants.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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There is not an American President—Bill Clinton, George H. W. or George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Donald Trump—who has dealt with Netanyahu and not, sooner or later, come away with a lingering sense of resentment.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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That is thanks, in large part, to Meland’s sense of childlike wonder—not so far from that of fellow synthesizer maestros Dan Deacon and Anna Meredith.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
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Employees—especially those in emotionally demanding or client-facing roles—need to see the meaning in their work.—
Pete First,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Fabrizi and his colleagues focused on three major components of pain processing: Sensory-discriminative (identifying where and how intense the pain is), affective-motivational (the emotional response to pain) and cognitive-evaluative (interpreting and understanding the meaning of pain).—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 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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Johnson County is excited for its first Swig location — if the long drive-thru lines are any indication.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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If this one was any indication, Charlotte’s reputation as a soccer town will only be burnished by its piece of this event (there are 32 teams playing in a total of 63 matches around the country in the month-long event).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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In my opinion, Florida’s shield law offers the clearest and most comprehensive definition of a journalist, and should be adopted as a universal standard.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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After verbally attacking President Donald Trump and top White House aide Stephen Miller with vile and repugnant rhetoric, Moran secured a spot for himself as the poster child for the definition of a world-class hater.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 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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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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Signify Group’s Threat Matrix service, which went live in January 2024, is designed to help protect players by detecting and filtering out abusive messages through a combination of AI and human analysts.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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All New Yorkers must speak in one voice and share one message: release Brad now.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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