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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 This may be explained by the negative connotation of technē, their word for the practice of skilled crafts and engineering. —
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026 Because Bully has a title and connotation that a lot of people are anti-bully. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026 All-inclusive resorts often come with a certain connotation, one characterized by mediocre food, overcrowded common areas, and a general lack of authenticity. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Duke still has a 1 by its name, but suddenly, the connotation is vastly different. —Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for connotation
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026 Because Bully has a title and connotation that a lot of people are anti-bully. —Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026 All-inclusive resorts often come with a certain connotation, one characterized by mediocre food, overcrowded common areas, and a general lack of authenticity. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Duke still has a 1 by its name, but suddenly, the connotation is vastly different. —Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for connotation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.— Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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By Olivia Raimonde, Bloomberg Major corporations are pushing back against a possible tightening of emissions reporting standards that would have implications for the clean energy transition in years to come.— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
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That’s not to say the decisions were easy and lacked a sense of foreboding.— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Small choices today create a sense of ease that lasts.— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
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Their videos — which show the everyday challenges of life in a wheelchair, often featuring Lawrence's dark humor — quickly took off, their comments and DMs flooded with messages from other wheelchair users or recovering addicts who found meaning in their story.— Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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All guest rooms are outward facing meaning every passenger has views of the endless blue.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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After starring in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel fans have been wondering where the character would go next, and in a new interview, Reynolds shared some hints.— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
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The ballpark was full, runs were at a premium and when a cool breeze worked its way through the stadium in the late innings Saturday night, there was the slightest hint of October.— Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the owner’s unexpected absence was an indication that the rumors about my imminent demise were wrong and that things were not so certain.— Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
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Boerkircher had no top-30 visits and no indication Jacksonville was going to pick him in the second round.— Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
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This also distorts the definition of what success for these programs would look like.— Catherine Thorbecke, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.— Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2026
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One of the suggestions was a shade of blonde that Hazelton agreed would work well.— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Their suggestion would eliminate the need for exceptions to play before Labor Day and give teams 14 weeks to play 12 games, starting in (usually) late August.— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Another of the girls in the group managed to get a message (to the police) that the sisters of the captain had been detained.— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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There were special messages from celebrities like Madonna, Missy Elliott and former President Barack Obama.— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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