as in implied
formal, of a word
to make you think about (something) in addition to the word's meaning
The word "childlike" connotes innocence. For her, the word "family" connotes love and comfort.
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Recent Examples of connoted
The song is not, as might be connoted, about foreshadowing death, but the dissolution of a romance.
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Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoted
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The title’s implied hi-jinks—Amish teens unleashing their suspenders and chugging BuzzBallz—belie the sound’s fragile electricity.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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That implied just 700 seats remained unsold — which clearly undersold the huge stretches of empty space.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.—
Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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The rest of the industry knows how much Brexton’s racing career meant to Kyle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The agency had previously suggested Orion would fly with whichever lander was ready when the time came to launch the mission, even if that meant leaving one behind.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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“Connoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoted. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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