as in to imply
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 connote
And also, fascism, to me, connotes a militarized society.
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Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2016
The Hebrew word for dog, which can also connote faithfulness, is kelev, so Caleb might also be related to this word.
—Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 30 July 2024
But in the realm of technology, collaboration connotes something very different.
—Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Harris’ expressive facial reactions connote progress for those of us who are old enough to remember when women were forbidden from wearing pantsuits on the Senate floor (Barbara Mikulski and Carol Moseley Braun did it anyway in 1993).
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
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Foreign Affairs, 29 Dec. 2016
The Hebrew word for dog, which can also connote faithfulness, is kelev, so Caleb might also be related to this word.
—Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 30 July 2024
But in the realm of technology, collaboration connotes something very different.
—Ryan Anderson, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Harris’ expressive facial reactions connote progress for those of us who are old enough to remember when women were forbidden from wearing pantsuits on the Senate floor (Barbara Mikulski and Carol Moseley Braun did it anyway in 1993).
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for connote
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As its name implies, the flattering silhouette has a low waistline.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The average price target on shares implies just 3.7% upside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Still, the multi-hyphenate star, who graces this week's cover of PEOPLE, has no idea which entertainment symbol will be used to denote her life’s work.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each swap kit comes with a swap pint, two bowls and two spoons, and the four unique kits will be available here for just $3.60, as the brand denotes that the pints each contain 360 calories or less.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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On-screen, Paimon is considered the god of Ellen's group, and in real life, the character has been written about for centuries, signified by the loopy symbol that shows up throughout the film, namely in Ellen's necklace.—
Erica Marrison,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The growing number of Red and Orange List countries signifies a world becoming more divided and challenging to navigate, even for the most privileged travelers.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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That means no large pasta pot to clean, only one skillet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Connote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connote. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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