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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
Morrison’s emphasis is on simultaneous movement, on responsiveness, on transport, a word with both mystical and practical connotations.
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Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Did the connotations of travelling with Spirit carry a sense of embarrassment?
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Seven had religious connotations.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Therefore, whereas modern mindfulness might diverge from older iterations of the concept and its connotations and practices, this fact does not automatically invalidate it as an outgrowth of the Buddhist tree.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
While for some, black holds negative connotations of sadness, the color is also associated with authority, power, strength, and sophistication.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Stopping the chant has proven hard for Mexico Initially, Mexican soccer federation officials argued that the chant wasn’t aimed at gay people and that the word had different connotations in Mexican culture, but prior to the 2018 World Cup launched social media campaigns that did not succeed.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The name Book Society was deliberately chosen and carries distinct connotations of membership, belonging and community, the California company said in a statement.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Robert Orsi, a professor of religious studies and history at Northwestern University, said he was alarmed by the post's connotations.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Did the connotations of travelling with Spirit carry a sense of embarrassment?
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
Seven had religious connotations.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Therefore, whereas modern mindfulness might diverge from older iterations of the concept and its connotations and practices, this fact does not automatically invalidate it as an outgrowth of the Buddhist tree.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
While for some, black holds negative connotations of sadness, the color is also associated with authority, power, strength, and sophistication.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Stopping the chant has proven hard for Mexico Initially, Mexican soccer federation officials argued that the chant wasn’t aimed at gay people and that the word had different connotations in Mexican culture, but prior to the 2018 World Cup launched social media campaigns that did not succeed.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The name Book Society was deliberately chosen and carries distinct connotations of membership, belonging and community, the California company said in a statement.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Robert Orsi, a professor of religious studies and history at Northwestern University, said he was alarmed by the post's connotations.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotations
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Now People are living longer, which sounds simple until the implications become clear in practice.—
Felysha Walker
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Content Works Across All Categories The implications extend beyond conversion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Go for a subtle scent that catches in the breeze rather than overpowers the senses.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The experiment relied on a sensitive piece of equipment known as a torsion balance, a device that senses minute forces by measuring the twisting angle, or torsion, of metal masses suspended on a thin fiber, which must be operated in a vacuum.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Yet their meanings can be altered simply by changing context or editing a caption.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In its summary, the court ruled that words have meanings.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Noun
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What led you to explore the heavy and difficult themes related to relationships and sexuality that the women in Gentle Monster face?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Expressed through a bold, imaginative aesthetic, the film invites adult audiences to connect with themes of abandonment, control and self-discovery.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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With hints of Nashville and LA sprinkled throughout the shop, a KC native just opened a new boutique and embroidery bar in the Northland.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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The thread packed with hints served as a playful nod to Taylor Swift's new sourdough obsession and her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Advances in soil science were key to the latest search after new soil testing returned some indications of human remains, Parkinson said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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That passage may be aimed at indications that politicians may rely on another expansive revenue projection, ala 2022, to postpone the day of reckoning.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Sohaib fed Muneeb more suggestions.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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The suggestions offer insight into the decision-making process of each official.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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When the House settlement was finalized, those definitions were thought to concern boosters, collectives and others who use NIL as pretext for pay-to-play arrangements, meaning deals intended to direct an athlete to attend or remain at a particular college.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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This perspective reflects a rejection of narrow definitions that reduce the meaning of caregiving roles.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Connotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotations. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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