as in implication
an idea or quality that is suggested by a word or thing
a word with positive connotations The word "childlike" has connotations of innocence.
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Recent Examples of connotation
Patriots fans would likely be happy with this scenario, despite the typical negative connotation that comes with a trade down.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
On the latest episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, Kristin Juszczyk and Kylie Kelce spoke about the negative connotations of the term WAG.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The song has become popular for weddings, in part because of its religious connotations.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
But these luxury connotations have leapt from the glossy pages of magazine adverts and into real life.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
On the latest episode of Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, Kristin Juszczyk and Kylie Kelce spoke about the negative connotations of the term WAG.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The song has become popular for weddings, in part because of its religious connotations.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
But these luxury connotations have leapt from the glossy pages of magazine adverts and into real life.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
Noun
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Leaning in either direction actually has important policy and health care implications.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Aside from the above, this has national security implications as well.—
Daniel Markind,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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All the Gemstones’ senses of grandeur are stunning and don’t quite match up to what’s happening.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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Traveling the world to exotic destinations can be filled with excitement along with a sense of wonder and discovery.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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This episode raises fundamental questions beyond Harvard concerning the Constitution and the meaning of education.—
Larry P. Arnn,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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But making the roster in Week 1 carries a significant meaning for players who achieve that goal after going undrafted.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pineapple, which is very sweet, actually tastes great with a bit of salt thanks to the hint of sourness.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her crushing loss by Gauff in the semi-finals at Madrid was another indication that the Pole is still fighting herself in a trophyless 2025.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Sara Netanyahu’s claim appears to be an indication that the government may have information that some of the 24 hostages have died.—
Jeremy Diamond and Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Although those looking to reach the new definition of cutting-edge Mac hardware may have to wait some time, Apple is not expected to launch the new powerful laptops until later this year.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Which is great, because a match-up like that would be the definition of dog-eat-dog; the survival of the least unfit.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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To get the best outcomes in ideation, creators need to master prompt writing, stay aligned with their brand and always cross-check AI suggestions with real audience data.—
Pierre Narchi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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So far, the White House has not responded to Newsom’s suggestion.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The High Priestess asks you to listen to the subtle messages from your inner voice and pay attention to the signs around you.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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The night was filled with family, powerful messages — and of course soaring vocals, incredible costumes and masterful choreography.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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