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adjective

as in symbolic

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verb

present participle of connote
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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Recent Examples of connoting
Verb
AmEx cards now come in all sorts of colors, from green to Platinum to the prestigious black Centurion, connoting prestige and packed with perks. — Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoting
  1. symbolic
  2. implying
  3. suggestive
  4. denoting
  5. insinuating
  6. signifying
  7. expressive
  8. meaning
Adjective
  • Losing title fights to Charles Oliveira (symbolic BMF belt), Ilia Topuria (featherweight), and Alex Volkanovski (featherweight).
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Jordan Smith Councilors rejected a symbolic demand for reforms at the Indy office that targets the root causes of violent crime, after a recent audit found oversight lapses and potential conflicts of interest while the spending rose.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 9 July 2026
Definition of symbolic
Verb
  • France is a hefty -355 favorite at DraftKings to advance to the semifinals, implying a 78% probability.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • Wells Fargo analysts started coverage of AT & T with a sell rating and price target of $18, implying nearly 15% downside.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of implying
Adjective
  • Since the sandworm, several other buckets have gone viral, many for suggestive designs.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Presley electrified audiences with his suggestive hip-swiveling, long sideburns, and leather jackets.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Definition of suggestive
Verb
  • In a scene shot backstage at a Pod Meets World live show, Friedle showed that Savage hadn't responded to a text from Friedle since April 2020, and his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
  • Eos, the goddess of dawn, functions as a poetic device denoting the passage of time.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
Definition of denoting
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of insinuating
Verb
  • Today, the brand's ecosystem includes wellness clubs and destination experiences, reflecting how athleisure has become a modern uniform signifying values.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of signifying
Adjective
  • What has encouraged the founders is the way American clients have begun to make their minimal jewelry more self-expressive.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Haaland’s expressive reactions on the pitch and his unique appearance have spawned hundreds of memes.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of expressive
Verb
  • Accidents still happen, of course, but no more frequently than in other parts of the world, meaning the Triangle doesn’t attract tragedy.
    — Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • Analysts typically only cut profit estimates after stocks have already fallen, meaning there’s little early warning.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of meaning

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