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connotation

[kon-uh-tey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn əˈteɪ ʃən /


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But another connotation of a family fight is that the argument stays behind closed doors and outsiders really don’t know what the issues are, Englander noted.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

But Vladimir Yavachev, Christo's nephew and now director for the artists' estate following their deaths, said the barrels were not developed with "any connotation to the oil industry or criticism".

From Barron's Feb. 16, 2026

Emojis can have an "infantile connotation" which could lead to people perceiving you as younger, less senior, capable or responsible, he says.

From BBC Dec. 14, 2025

Many factors can influence whether a person sees uncertainty with a negative connotation.

From Salon Feb. 22, 2025

"Project Elrond" had taken on a dark connotation throughout the Space Center, veiled in secrecy.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

“The horse elevates the art; symbolically, it carries connotations of elegance and nobility,” González said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

"She had to grapple with all the connotations that came with that," Walsh said.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Comey has said he did not realize that “86,” a slang term for getting rid of something, had violent connotations.

From Slate May 1, 2026

But she added that she is aware the term has taken on some negative connotations.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 26, 2026

When the wooden door is up, the assemblage is transformed from a neutral into a loaded image, bringing out the nascent connotations of the target.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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