Thesaurus results for CONNOTE

connote

verb

Definition of connote

as in to imply

formal, of a word 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 The reference is more a state of being and a message of liberation — these are all aesthetics that connote women at their wildest and most free. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 The song is not, as might be connoted, about foreshadowing death, but the dissolution of a romance. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Being named in the files does not connote wrongdoing, and Ferguson, Beatrice and Eugenie have not faced any accusations. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Or a lounge, like its name connotes. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for connote

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That is a fairly hot SPAC, implying a value for Agility somewhere near $4 billion.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
This implies considerable factional infighting at the top, along with collective insecurity.

— Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of imply

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The Ordinary denotes this serum as a high-strength retinol formula suitable for people who have already built up a tolerance to lower-concentration retinol products, such as the brand’s beginner and intermediate serums.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Eligible cars would receive special license plates denoting the car as a historic vehicle and be insured as collector motor vehicles.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of denote

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Marks and Spencer's Pantheon renovation signifies a substantial investment in physical retail, rolling out new design concepts.

— Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The clash signifies a significant break in the relationship between Smith and the NABJ, which hosted Smith and live broadcasts of his show at its 2024 and 2025 conventions.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of signify

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That means scanning a 2D barcode can link you to an instruction manual, food allergens, coupons, show you what farm the product came from and whether the package is recyclable.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
As the Gen4 car is also wider and longer than its predecessor, this, along with its formidable top speed, means FE has altered its calendar to include more permanent race tracks.

— Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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