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denotations

noun

plural of denotation
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as in monikers
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known "soul" is the common denotation for that mysterious force within the human body that gives it life and yet is separate from it

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the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action although most people exercise for fitness, the denotation of the term "fitness" varies from exerciser to exerciser

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Recent Examples of denotations Controlled denotations were conducted Sunday at the site to dispose of hazardous materials, the agency said. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotations
  1. monikers
  2. meanings
  3. names
  4. senses
  5. titles
  6. contents
  7. epithets
  8. connotations
Noun
  • But with more than 1,800 suggestions from people around the country, they're set to get their monikers by early next month.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
  • That’s partially because many plant species, among the 3,500 that grow in Illinois alone, have been given various monikers.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of monikers
Noun
  • Artist Jitish Kallat has been fascinated for years with the meanings of space exploration.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The name Adepoju translates to meanings of royalty and abundance in the Nigerian Yoruba language.
    — PJ Green September 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of meanings
Noun
  • Along with names comes a geography of stories, legends, and myths, sewn into the culture and history of the many people who have lived and live—for now—alongside them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Between all the networks, there’s ten to 15 reputable names that police-chase watchers know and can recognize by voice.
    — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • Unlike our other senses, smell has a direct line to our brain’s emotion and memory centers.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Many advocates suggested to The News & Observer visitors use all their senses during the visit.
    — Anna Roman, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of senses
Noun
  • The move changed the history of the Giants as Manning would eventually guide the team to two Super Bowl titles during his career.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Although Edo will one day inherit his family’s ancestral seat, the Villa Mapelli Mozzi palace, his family’s titles don’t carry any legal status or come with a position in government.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of titles
Noun
  • The video then shows the deputy grabbing the wallet and opening it, showing Bolduc and the bodycam the contents.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Its contents aren’t divulged to the viewer, but there’s no need.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of contents
Noun
  • The raid drew criticism over separating families, and a group of Idahoans sued, saying officers hurled racial epithets and largely withheld water, food, bathrooms and medical care.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of epithets
Noun
  • By the 2004 campaign, the vocabulary was everywhere, carrying connotations that nobody had assigned it on purpose.
    — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But, of course, an airport carries fewer negative connotations than Tennessee’s eternally controversial state legislature.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of connotations

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“Denotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotations. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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