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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
In some cases the phrase ‘work sister’ or ‘work brother’ have been proposed as an alternative for work spouse, a phrase which equally carries weighty emotional connotations.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
There’s always going to be glut—or not glut, that has a negative connotation, but an overabundance of programming.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
For too long, women’s sports were discussed with a negative connotation.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
In the realm of marketing, the focus has shifted from brand volume to striving for compelling connotations.
—WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
There’s always going to be glut—or not glut, that has a negative connotation, but an overabundance of programming.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
For too long, women’s sports were discussed with a negative connotation.
—Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
In the realm of marketing, the focus has shifted from brand volume to striving for compelling connotations.
—WWD, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotation
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These changes have clear implications for contemporary politics.Stephanie Ternullo / Made by History, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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Quantum’s Economic and Geopolitical Implications The economic and geopolitical implications of quantum computing are far-reaching.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The five human senses include sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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So the researchers look at this random, unrelated environmental factor to having ADHD — the fact the doctor is seeing these kids on Halloween — to get a sense of just how subjective and prone to error these decisions are.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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Naturally, with Dudley's help, the bishop eventually rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas, a message that The Bishop's Wife ably passes along to its holiday audience.James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Creativity has also been found to give meaning, shape, and purpose to the tapestry of our daily lives.Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Dec. 2024
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This assumption was challenged in 2013, when scientists studying the neurological impacts of HIV/AIDS found genetic hints of bacteria in the brains of both sick and healthy people.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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So go out there, sprinkle your conversations with a touch of empathy and a hint of humor, and watch how quickly trust builds.Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Although all indications have been that Iran has sought to avoid escalation, there remained concerns that without a lasting ceasefire, violence could increase either intentionally or by accident.Michael Lynch, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the fact that its most high-profile phones are still powered by Qualcomm chipsets is an indication of what an incredibly specialized field this is.Andrew Williams, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Madison, Wisconsin shooting, which left two dead as of Tuesday, would not qualify as a mass killing under the database's definition.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Lastly, definitions of the terms should be included where appropriate.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trump himself expressed his disapproval of Wray on Sunday, citing the Mar-a-Lago raid and Wray’s initial suggestion that shrapnel, not an intact bullet, grazed his ear during the July assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Other places are finding success with the sessions, though, and moms are quick to offer suggestions in Facebook groups for their favorite studio Santa experiences.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Harbaugh, so moved by Herbert’s simple message, jotted it down to repeat later.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hip-hop was founded in the beginning as a means of spreading messages through communities.Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Connotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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