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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 connotations
For many of us, pink comes with youthful connotations.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
While being essential tools, knives and axes have violent connotations, suggesting a history of violence and seve- rance.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
There are enough negative connotations associated with the clubs for the NBA to be scared and to stop the Hawks’ plans.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
No image more so than Smith’s Invisible Hand, with its spooky, occult, and gothic connotations that strike me as precisely appropriate.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
But even as residents and visitors celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse, many were also celebrating a local who seemed to exemplify the symbol’s connotations of strength, speed and momentum — Olympian Alysa Liu.
—Christian Leonard, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
In this way, the bro construction exploits the vaguely negative connotations attached to masculinity in order to tar something else with the same brush.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Here, however, the connotations of an overeager creator whose outsized intentions come crashing down to earth seem accidental.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
Jade is a plant and a stone, with connotations of balance and healing and wellness in Eastern medicine.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
While being essential tools, knives and axes have violent connotations, suggesting a history of violence and seve- rance.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
There are enough negative connotations associated with the clubs for the NBA to be scared and to stop the Hawks’ plans.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
No image more so than Smith’s Invisible Hand, with its spooky, occult, and gothic connotations that strike me as precisely appropriate.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
But even as residents and visitors celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse, many were also celebrating a local who seemed to exemplify the symbol’s connotations of strength, speed and momentum — Olympian Alysa Liu.
—Christian Leonard, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
In this way, the bro construction exploits the vaguely negative connotations attached to masculinity in order to tar something else with the same brush.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Here, however, the connotations of an overeager creator whose outsized intentions come crashing down to earth seem accidental.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
Jade is a plant and a stone, with connotations of balance and healing and wellness in Eastern medicine.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotations
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As a legal battle plays out, voting rights experts across the political spectrum say the case could have nationwide implications.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The implications could extend far beyond matters related to LGBTQ+ rights to other forms of talk therapy, telehealth, and physician advice on Covid-19, vaccines, or reproductive care.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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But step through its shiplap door, and your senses shift again.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Engaging the senses centers mindfulness even in the most hectic work environments, lowering stress and opening up the headspace for thinking.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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As of late March, these two meanings have converged.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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But in the excitement over human exploration of the moon, the meanings behind the missions' namesakes and the mythological figures that inspired them can get lost.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the themes Common Sense Media highlights, the Trigger Warning Database's list also includes potentially triggering events or themes, like drugging, avalanches, poverty and more.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stylistic decision aligns the song’s themes with Taylor’s legacy, drawing parallels between old Hollywood glamour and modern celebrity culture.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers exploring Greenland shark genetics have found hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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For some indications, expert groups now recommend red-light regimens.—
Lynne Peeples,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, there were some indications from Washington on a possible de-escalation in the Mideast conflict.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Following someone’s suggestions delivers you to adventure's door under the Libra full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Under the definitions, recipients can use SNAP to buy Oreos and Twix bars but not certain granola bars and trail mixes.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Taken together, these new benchmarks represent a growing effort within the AI research community to replace vague definitions about AGI with something closer to scientific measurement.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Connotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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