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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
That French idiom about having long teeth — les dents longues — can have negative connotations about a person’s ambitious streak.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Pavers or concrete designed to mimic natural stone slabs visually break up the surface, staving off parking lot connotations.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
21 May 2026
But globalist also has an antisemitic connotation.
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Nathalie Japkowicz,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
Morrison’s emphasis is on simultaneous movement, on responsiveness, on transport, a word with both mystical and practical connotations.
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Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Pavers or concrete designed to mimic natural stone slabs visually break up the surface, staving off parking lot connotations.
—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
21 May 2026
But globalist also has an antisemitic connotation.
—
Nathalie Japkowicz,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
Morrison’s emphasis is on simultaneous movement, on responsiveness, on transport, a word with both mystical and practical connotations.
—
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
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While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
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But labor strife here is spilling off of the docks and into City Hall, with political implications for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, himself a former labor organizer who is expected to run for reelection in less than a year.
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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The younger Russert traded his role as an NBC News congressional correspondent in July 2016 for a decadelong quest to find deeper meaning in faraway destinations.
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Jupiter enters your 9th House of Travel and Learning, expanding horizons and refreshing your sense of meaning.
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Four years later, there’s not a hint of complacency or dejection in France.
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An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
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There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.
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The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
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After Young amended the curriculum to remove one definition of slavery for third-graders for redundancy, Clark accused some board members of whitewashing history.
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Products include liquid or cream bronzers and satin finishes to help add glow and definition without looking overly shiny or glittery.
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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.
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That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.
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The singer said fans would sometimes send her direct messages with information, while others reached out to her godmother.
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The ransom message was sent via tip lines to two local news stations and TMZ.
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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