as in implies
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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 connotes
Or a lounge, like its name connotes.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
Lerner gets plentiful mileage out of his novel’s title, which also connotes the transmission of culture (thought or speech to writing, sound to vinyl) or part of the process whereby DNA replicates.
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Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
At its core, reading a physical book, particularly a novel, connotes more than just taste, intellect, or even a desire to pass your time in a more productive way than doomscrolling.
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Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
That kind of reaction no doubt connotes intimate familiarity with the material, but the screenplay — by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, based on Holzman’s book for the show from the novel by Gregory Maguire — earns its emotions with more sincerity than schmaltz.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Nov. 2025
As for men, women prefer a financially stronger individual which connotes safety and security.
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Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Meta’s decision to remove its most egregious guidelines only after facing media scrutiny connotes an approach to AI development that prioritizes policy opacity and public relations over transparency and safety as core values.
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Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Moldings of spring flowers spangle the wall to the left of the entryway, representing the more volatile top notes, while bronze work connotes middle notes and travertine, base notes.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
Lerner gets plentiful mileage out of his novel’s title, which also connotes the transmission of culture (thought or speech to writing, sound to vinyl) or part of the process whereby DNA replicates.
—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
At its core, reading a physical book, particularly a novel, connotes more than just taste, intellect, or even a desire to pass your time in a more productive way than doomscrolling.
—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
That kind of reaction no doubt connotes intimate familiarity with the material, but the screenplay — by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox, based on Holzman’s book for the show from the novel by Gregory Maguire — earns its emotions with more sincerity than schmaltz.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Nov. 2025
As for men, women prefer a financially stronger individual which connotes safety and security.
—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Meta’s decision to remove its most egregious guidelines only after facing media scrutiny connotes an approach to AI development that prioritizes policy opacity and public relations over transparency and safety as core values.
—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Moldings of spring flowers spangle the wall to the left of the entryway, representing the more volatile top notes, while bronze work connotes middle notes and travertine, base notes.
—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotes
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That implies a total domestic gross in the $100-108 million range.
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As the title implies, things don’t go well.
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In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
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On Sunday, the team overcame a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the Liga MX Clausura (which denotes the second half of the season) to defeat Monterrey 3-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 26,670.
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This evolution signifies that future success hinges on leaders who integrate health, not sacrifice it, for long-term effectiveness.
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But the installation also signifies the removal of the rest of the city’s colorful street art, including the large rainbow flag by Sebastian Street Beach, as Fort Lauderdale seeks to settle its ongoing legal battles with the state.
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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“Connotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotes. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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