as in to imply
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to make you think about (something) in addition to the word's meaning
The word "childlike" connotes innocence. For her, the word "family" connotes love and comfort.
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Recent Examples of connote
On Thursday, organizers apologized for displaying the flag of Taiwan for a skater rather than the emblem of Chinese Taipei, which is displayed by organizers to connote a connection between Taiwan and China without explicitly backing Taiwan’s claim to sovereignty.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
The pro-Trump side contends that Barrett’s facial expression and body language connote hostility, though such an interpretation is, at best, in the eye of the beholder.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Rule of law connotes a concept in which the citizenry accepts and obeys laws and legal rules and respects the authority of the judicial system that adjudicates these rules.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Importantly, tropical shirts also connote tourism, a driving force for economic development in the region.
—María Elena Ortiz, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
The pro-Trump side contends that Barrett’s facial expression and body language connote hostility, though such an interpretation is, at best, in the eye of the beholder.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Rule of law connotes a concept in which the citizenry accepts and obeys laws and legal rules and respects the authority of the judicial system that adjudicates these rules.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Importantly, tropical shirts also connote tourism, a driving force for economic development in the region.
—María Elena Ortiz, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connote
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Pereira was seemingly addressing frustration, as the post implied he felt disrespected by not getting placement in the main event for UFC 317 this summer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Jokic wasn’t the conniving villain implied by his pregame wardrobe.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Looking at the number of long attacking throw-ins — denoted as ones into the penalty area starting in the attacking quarter of the pitch — as a share of all throws in that zone, there has been a year-on-year increase, reaching 17 per cent this season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Astrologically, a Full Moon in Scorpio denotes change.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
8 May 2025
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What started five years ago has now become a special ritual, carried out on birthdays, anniversaries, and other important occasions, signifying the strong connection between Olesya Pavlyuk and her husband, Filipp, who have been married for eight years.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Andy Murray’s logo features his initials and the No. 77, signifying his 2013 Wimbledon win, the first by a British player in 77 years.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kaya’s promotion to an elite task force based at another precinct means that Carra Patterson, who brought such warm steadiness and instantly believable deep knowledge of New York to her performance, will be a guest star going forward.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Bundling means purchasing more than one line of insurance from the same provider.—
Dan Avery,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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“Connote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connote. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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