Thesaurus results for DENOTATIVE

denotative

adjective

ˈdē-nō-ˌtā-tiv

as in indicative

indicating something a string of absences from this course will be seen as denotative of the student's lack of interest in it

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The crowd, estimated by a Cal official at about 6,000, was at least three times what the event drew a year ago, indicative of the momentum the program has developed since Lupoi returned to his alma mater in December.

— Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026