as in implied
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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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026 -
In the Christian version, a quid pro quo balance seems implied.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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It’s not denoted as dishwasher safe.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Dec. 2025
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In the Nile Valley there are hieroglyphs galore that signify weather systems; and, being invisible and inexplicable, wind is denoted by its effect rather than its reality.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
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In days of old, that signified no parking.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The album signified a resurgence of her musical career, earning her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, and is now the title of the upcoming documentary.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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That meant the crash wasn't caused by a fatal design flaw even though there had already been a number of accidents involving DC-10s.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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That place meant a lot to me growing up, a solid space where people from all walks of life came together.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Connoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoted. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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