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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
"soul" is the common denotation for that mysterious force within the human body that gives it life and yet is separate from it
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as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
although most people exercise for fitness, the denotation of the term "fitness" varies from exerciser to exerciser
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Recent Examples of denotation
But the New Zealand Department of Conservation lists the reptiles as at risk — relict, a denotation reserved for species that declined to a small population but have since stabilized.
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2024
Language, unlike code, has connotations and denotations that make organizing it for human consumption a much more complex task, says Dr. Harbin.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2024
What does 4/20 mean? April 20, or 4/20 in its calendar denotation, is a holiday celebrated by many weed-smokers both in the United States and around the globe.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2023
Deaths are included if a person has a positive COVID-19 test and a death certificate denotation, a record of symptoms consistent with COVID-19 that progress from illness to death, or a determination by the medical examiner’s office that there is no other cause of death, Trimble said.
—Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2020
Cleverly staging appearance as disappearance, connotation serves as denotation.
—Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022
The word hacker itself seems to carry a whiff of punk rebellion, its implied sophistication contrasting with a denotation of smashing and severing.
—Darryn King, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2020
Through this preaching, white dominance in political, judicial, and economic affairs became denotations of the will of the universe instead of means of racial control.
—Jared Yates Sexton, The New Republic, 25 Mar. 2020
The registered office street address for Ghost Gunner, Inc. in its 2017 Public Information Record (PIR) is the same address listed as Wilson’s personal address in his denotation as director of Defense Distributed in its 2017 PIR (PDF).
—Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, 6 Oct. 2018
Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2024
Language, unlike code, has connotations and denotations that make organizing it for human consumption a much more complex task, says Dr. Harbin.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2024
What does 4/20 mean? April 20, or 4/20 in its calendar denotation, is a holiday celebrated by many weed-smokers both in the United States and around the globe.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2023
Deaths are included if a person has a positive COVID-19 test and a death certificate denotation, a record of symptoms consistent with COVID-19 that progress from illness to death, or a determination by the medical examiner’s office that there is no other cause of death, Trimble said.
—Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2020
Cleverly staging appearance as disappearance, connotation serves as denotation.
—Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022
The word hacker itself seems to carry a whiff of punk rebellion, its implied sophistication contrasting with a denotation of smashing and severing.
—Darryn King, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2020
Through this preaching, white dominance in political, judicial, and economic affairs became denotations of the will of the universe instead of means of racial control.
—Jared Yates Sexton, The New Republic, 25 Mar. 2020
The registered office street address for Ghost Gunner, Inc. in its 2017 Public Information Record (PIR) is the same address listed as Wilson’s personal address in his denotation as director of Defense Distributed in its 2017 PIR (PDF).
—Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, 6 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotation
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The musician recently revealed that Hurry Up Tomorrow will likely be his final album under the moniker of the Weeknd.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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There are some more singular monikers among the remaining clubs.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The sentiment, which went viral on TikTok, resonated with many users who considered a deeper meaning in Isabelle’s actions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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If Americans are hungering for a collective sense of meaning, Weissbourd told me, the best approach might be to get people involved in volunteer opportunities.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 1967, only about 600 buyers checked the Z28 option box (there was no slash included in the Z28 nomenclature for the first year), but 1968 and 1969 saw about 7,200 and 20,300 Z/28s built, respectively.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps a little unfortunate given the recent bad publicity for a couple of different criminal networks using the same Matrix nomenclature.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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Most important in the near term, said organizers on Wednesday, beds and a roof overhead; showers and a laundry; hot meals and a sense of security away from the streets.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
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Psychosis and schizophrenia are related but distinct mental health conditions characterized by distorted thoughts, perceptions, and a sense of reality.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi for its special deals with a company whose name is redacted.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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The firm highlighted a few names that fit the bill.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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That projection is based on the player’s performance in each metric over the last three seasons (five for goalies), weighted for recency where more recent seasons carry more significance and regressed to the mean.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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By emphasizing the human element, the leader makes the strategy more accessible and relatable, ensuring the team understands its purpose and significance.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Just days before his appearance, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will defend his title in a high-stakes ladder match against Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Each player delivered for Ohio State on their road to their second national title in a decade.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The next day, the sunfish began eating again and seemed more content overall.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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The whistleblower and other anti-trafficking experts had also allegedly alerted Mastercard and Visa about unlawful content on OnlyFans in 2021 and 2022, the article said.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Denotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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