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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 connotations
The popularity of these names, especially in Galilee, a hotbed of revolt and messianic expectations, stemmed from their revolutionary connotations.
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Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Those not chronically online might instinctively recoil at the term brain rot, with its vaguely gory connotations, especially as concern about the potential harms of social media for adolescents mounts.
—Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Words have deep meaning and kaleidoscopic connotations.
—Jess Collen, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
If the otherwise silly story of Vance’s vacation has a serious side, then his choice of destination has curious symbolic connotations, too.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Exercise should invoke positive connotations, not negative ones.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In the context of US cultural history, however, watermelon carries different connotations—racist ones.
—Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
Vanity, a word often imbued with negative connotations, was the opening topic of discussion at Miu Miu’s Tales & Tellers program during Art Basel Paris.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The word Honey was picked for its affectionate connotations and there was a slight nod to it with jars of M&S honey at the breakfast table.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Those not chronically online might instinctively recoil at the term brain rot, with its vaguely gory connotations, especially as concern about the potential harms of social media for adolescents mounts.
—Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Words have deep meaning and kaleidoscopic connotations.
—Jess Collen, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
If the otherwise silly story of Vance’s vacation has a serious side, then his choice of destination has curious symbolic connotations, too.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Exercise should invoke positive connotations, not negative ones.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In the context of US cultural history, however, watermelon carries different connotations—racist ones.
—Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
Vanity, a word often imbued with negative connotations, was the opening topic of discussion at Miu Miu’s Tales & Tellers program during Art Basel Paris.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The word Honey was picked for its affectionate connotations and there was a slight nod to it with jars of M&S honey at the breakfast table.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotations
Noun
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The first matchup with College Football Playoff implications at stake for both teams.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s approval rating will have key implications for the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races this year, where Democrats have sought to tie Republican candidates to Trump as his approval has dwindled, as well as the 2026 midterms.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Swift also shared the meanings behind each track on Showgirl before showing the lyric videos.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some of the gags (both meanings of the word apply) are inspired.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s a way to indulge your senses without overspending.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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In everything from gut health to the appearance of our drinks, the chemistry behind beer and wine keeps revealing how deeply these beverages connect to both our bodies and our senses.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite the genre's themes, horror fans describe their community as kind, open-minded, and welcoming.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Those are universal important themes to be exploring.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional candles that require an open flame, these lamps gently melt your favorite wax from the top down, filling your space with hints of Honeycrisp apple and vanilla pumpkin safely and efficiently.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI’s actions also provide hints.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All indications are that Jarry and Šilovs are going to start the season in Pittsburgh, while Murashov is going to receive a heavy AHL workload.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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In Colorado, Polis and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston have said there are no indications that similar deployments are planned here.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The King and his youngest son recently met, and though the meeting was reportedly positive, there have been suggestions of sabotage from Harry’s camp in regards to how some information has leaked.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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With high school training techniques evolving, there are numerous suggestions, including the possibility that individual quarterback coaching can cement specific bad habits.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His photo stopped just above his groin area to reveal deep, V-cut definitions below his abs.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Brown, the Executive Director of the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University, titled the section A Permeable South, intentionally resisting narrow definitions of the region.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Connotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotations. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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