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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
In an interview with Smith on JMM’s website, she was asked about the rock-star connotations of wearing sunglasses.
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
While those connotations may have long since lost their relevance, contemporary designers have been embracing lace more than ever recently, filling collections in New York Bridal Fashion Week with beautiful gowns crafted in the delicate, classic material.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
But when pressed to respond to CNN’s initial inquiry about the controversy over the post – and its far-right connotations – McLaughlin did not respond.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Is there symbolism in those in Chinese culture, similar to how in Western cultures, fish sometimes have religious connotations?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
In early Christian thinking, its connotations of languor and listlessness, within the spirit no less than the body, lent it the status of a sin—a turning aside from God for the sake of earthly sorrow.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The popularity of these names, especially in Galilee, a hotbed of revolt and messianic expectations, stemmed from their revolutionary connotations.
—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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
While those connotations may have long since lost their relevance, contemporary designers have been embracing lace more than ever recently, filling collections in New York Bridal Fashion Week with beautiful gowns crafted in the delicate, classic material.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
But when pressed to respond to CNN’s initial inquiry about the controversy over the post – and its far-right connotations – McLaughlin did not respond.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Is there symbolism in those in Chinese culture, similar to how in Western cultures, fish sometimes have religious connotations?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
In early Christian thinking, its connotations of languor and listlessness, within the spirit no less than the body, lent it the status of a sin—a turning aside from God for the sake of earthly sorrow.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
The popularity of these names, especially in Galilee, a hotbed of revolt and messianic expectations, stemmed from their revolutionary connotations.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotations
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The $400 million gift drew bipartisan criticism for its ethical and national security implications.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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And this game figures to have implications on the Atlantic Coast Conference championship race.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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In the end, 65 languages were tested, three native speakers for each, to ensure no unintended meanings slipped through.—
Anthony Shore,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, Death in the Family seems to be saying that our attempt to assign deeper meanings to acts of violence obfuscates how mean or petty human nature can be.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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But that's not the only feast for the senses.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The show became a cultural touchstone for the decade and is known for its characters’ pastel-heavy and sock-free fashion senses.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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And next year, the party gets even bigger with new themes every season of the event.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Early in the year, the department-run Foreign Service Institute eliminated over 1,200 courses with DEI and other diversity themes.—
Paul du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Ray Palmer is a lot of Brandon, some hints of Clark for sure.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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While there are no indications that a serial killer is behind the deaths, that doesn’t rule out the possibility entirely, Coons said.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Officials have begun a death investigation, but the death does not appear suspicious based on early indications, officials said in a release.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Atienza took the post down and withdrew from social media for a time but hit back in subsequent posts at suggestions that her family’s wealth derived from its political connections on her father’s side.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Any of Morocco’s front three could have featured here; all credible suggestions for player of the tournament.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Role of Hormones in Postpartum and Perimenopause First, some basic definitions.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
27 Oct. 2025
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College sports has collectively agreed to define private equity by the narrowest of definitions, all while courting the very types of deals that are the hallmark of the industry.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Connotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotations. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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