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Recent Examples of denotative Semantic bleaching is another linguistic process whereby the denotative content of a word is stripped away. Brandon Tensley, CNN, 10 July 2022 The paragon of such an attempt is something like Jia Tolentino’s Trick Mirror, a work that stands as a denotative record of the social media shift, yet still falls to the same difficulties that characterize other cultural criticism of this type. SPIN, 8 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotative
Adjective
  • Staying ahead of the chains Charlotte’s first play from scrimmage was indicative of its offensive performance against Appalachian State, with James Madison transfer Jesse Ramil committing a false start in his first snap with the program.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Droney found there was no collusion, saying league officials presenting economic information to owners is not indicative of collusion.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The paddles would be situated 180 degrees with relation to one another, so the reflective sides point in opposite directions.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The product has nine light-reflective shades and is infused with 85 percent skincare ingredients, the company tells me.
    Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Denotative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotative. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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