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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
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
Vanity, a word often imbued with negative connotations, was the opening topic of discussion at Miu Miu’s Tales & Tellers program during Art Basel Paris.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The word Honey was picked for its affectionate connotations and there was a slight nod to it with jars of M&S honey at the breakfast table.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Vanity, a word often imbued with negative connotations, was the opening topic of discussion at Miu Miu’s Tales & Tellers program during Art Basel Paris.
—Carita Rizzo, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
The word Honey was picked for its affectionate connotations and there was a slight nod to it with jars of M&S honey at the breakfast table.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for connotations
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This is a very nuanced definition with far-reaching implications.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The outcome of this election will undoubtedly have lasting implications for the future of digital assets.Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While female directors focus on topics as diverse as those covered by male directors, Lee has noted some prevalent recent themes.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The content on the app focuses on themes like generosity, friendship, problem-solving, creativity and entrepreneurship, according to Cooper.Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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But indications are Toffoli, who has just one point in his last five games, would play on a line Saturday with Alexander Wennberg and Ty Dellandrea.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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NanoViricides is focused on developing NV-387, an ultra-broad-spectrum antiviral drug, for multiple indications including RSV, MPox, and Influenza.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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These recommendations are simply suggestions to help you get started with AI tools but feel free to explore and find alternatives that suit your needs through your research.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Use their suggestions as a starting point, but always apply your own judgment and expertise.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But the elements of a fulfilling, and successful, by many of our definitions, life are not loud in any of these ways.Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Schools need multiple pathways to varying definitions of success.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Connotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotations. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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