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as in implying
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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Adjective
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The joint march across the Tower Bridge in front of the state Capitol marked a symbolic moment of a unified effort to urge education reform not just in the capital city, but throughout the state.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026 -
At the center of VNCCII’s mythology is the Tuning Fork, a symbolic tool that represents alignment with Source.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The firm estimates that US airlines alone could face around $24 billion in additional fuel costs, implying fares might need to rise by roughly 11% to fully offset the increase.—
Scott Campbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Futures market pricing is implying almost no chance of a rate cut, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch gauge.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Wasserman rode on Epstein’s plane and exchanged suggestive messages with Maxwell, the files the DOJ released show.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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More disturbingly, some MAGA cultural warriors claimed to be disgusted by Bad Bunny’s suggestive dancing and called for his censorship, harking back to the 1950s, when emerging superstar Elvis Presley was shot by TV cameras from the waist up during his appearance at the Ed Sullivan show.—
Ediberto Roman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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On an easel, a map of the Middle East, with American flag pins denoting US military positions.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rather than viewing the insinuating and undeniably creepy Gacy as an inherent threat, Macmanus finds the tragedy in the disparate and desperate circumstances amid which Gacy might have represented an illusion of hope.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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In the process, the day-to-day nightmare of Dana’s new reality gets lost, even if the more insinuating discomfort of her present-day reality has been enhanced.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Dec. 2022
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Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Other songwriters might opt to wring notes of sadness from the whole squad getting hitched, but this one is winking at the listener, signifying the end of his seclusion in Europe and the embrace of fans who haven’t had an audience with him in a long time.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Amanyara is a portmanteau of Aman, meaning ‘peace’ in Sanskrit, and Yara, meaning ‘place’ in the language of the Arawak people who once lived on Turks and Caicos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Additional elective teachers and administrative support increase staffing costs, meaning the program requires higher enrollment to remain financially sustainable.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Your 5th House of Frivolity welcomes Luna’s presence, encouraging expressive risks that feel joyful in the moment and help your confidence grow over time.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Homes feel more lived-in, more expressive, and more human.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Connoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoting. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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