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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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The inclusion of women athletes in mainstream sports games carries significant implications for visibility and representation.Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Pause on that last figure—its implications are stunning.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Valhalla is also available in six livery themes inspired by Aston Martin's motorsports heritage.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other projects shone a light on themes that male filmmakers largely avoid.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to financial markets participants overwhelmingly predicting another rate cut is in store, central bank officials have made similar indications.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both are strong indications that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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With Image Playground, users can generate an image from a prompt or make something based on one of Apple’s suggestions.Jay Peters, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Any suggestions for an excellent Christmas dinner centerpiece that would please my dinner guests?Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Here’s why the legal definitions are crucial.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Likewise, utilize collaborative data modeling tools with version control to track changes and facilitate feedback, and be sure to document data definitions and business rules clearly to avoid ambiguity.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Connotations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connotations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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