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
Players are listed with their graduation year, their maiden name and symbols connoting their major honors.
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Tattoos can connote in-group belonging or membership to a subculture.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
Baseball season connotes spring bloom, summer sunburns and gorgeous green pastures.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But with Owsley acid, purity connotes something more than the molecular immaculacy of the compound.
—John Semley, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
Tattoos can connote in-group belonging or membership to a subculture.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 1 May 2025
Baseball season connotes spring bloom, summer sunburns and gorgeous green pastures.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But with Owsley acid, purity connotes something more than the molecular immaculacy of the compound.
—John Semley, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connote
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Shares have surged 29% this year, but the investment bank’s target price implies the stock could rally another 11% from current levels.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images What To Know In an interview with Taste of Country, which was published on Wednesday, Bryan implied his seat at the judge's table isn't confirmed yet for Season 24.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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On the Photos watch face, a personal favorite, the numerals denoting time can now be transparent.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
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One old rule of thumb for airlines was that a Saturday night stay at the destination often denoted a leisure trip, which unlocked cheaper fare buckets.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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For a fair assessment, the returns of peer stocks also signify post-earnings one-day (1D) returns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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This moment signifies an opportunity to bridge the intergenerational gap – ensuring women of all ages are equipped with the information, tools, and resources to live well to and through menopause – and to encourage women to advocate for themselves and their experiences.—
Chloe Castleberry,
Flow Space,
29 July 2025
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But that doesn’t mean it can’t be used in the evening.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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“Connote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connote. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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