Thesaurus results for CONNOTATIONS

connotations

noun

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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 way words are perceived can change too, with connotations morphing from negative to positive. — Kirk McClure, Fortune, 14 July 2026 The way words are perceived can change too, with connotations morphing from negative to positive. — Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 Just keep in mind that upside-down pineapples have certain connotations (IYKYK). — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Richmond Richmond may not have the immediate colonial connotations of some of the other cities in Virginia, but one of the most significant speeches of the Revolutionary era happened right in downtown Richmond. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Macchio’s other song picks all have references to religion or deities, whereas the Cohen song is entirely secular in nature, despite the connotations that have been placed on it by some performers as it has become popularized in recent years. — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 June 2026 That French idiom about having long teeth — les dents longues — can have negative connotations about a person’s ambitious streak. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 June 2026 Some hide Santa Muerte altars at home from relatives and friends because of the negative connotations. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 7 June 2026 Pavers or concrete designed to mimic natural stone slabs visually break up the surface, staving off parking lot connotations. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 21 May 2026

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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.

— Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
But labor strife here is spilling off of the docks and into City Hall, with political implications for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, himself a former labor organizer who is expected to run for reelection in less than a year.

— Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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Nothing will shake you and wake you like having your senses, your assumptions, your very identity overrun by hour upon hour of First Nations music, dancing, ceremony, and vitality on this patch of Apsáalooke (Crow) land.

— Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
The date tells you about quality or safety expectations, the package tells you if the product has been protected, and your senses can help identify signs of spoilage.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

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The whimsy carries over to afternoon tea, served throughout the year in the hotel’s Pavilion and featuring fairytale and wondrous themes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Capital chased the same companies, the same suppliers, the same data center themes, the same power demand stories, and the same future productivity arguments.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of themes

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Ledbetter also said there weren’t, currently, indications of foul play — even as Wells family shared their own suspicions at Friday’s news conference.

— Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
His blood work likewise appeared normal, giving no indications of anything amiss, such as an elevated white blood cell count that might signal a parasitic infection.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

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There have already been suggestions people may be going to some lengths to secure payouts.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Community members have already submitted at least 600 suggestions, which the city is narrowing down to consolidate similar proposals, ensure eligibility and vet for past controversies, a San Jose parks spokesperson said.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

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