- plural of connotation.
connotations
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“The horse elevates the art; symbolically, it carries connotations of elegance and nobility,” González said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 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
Karl Maughan Gilbert, a senior youth worker, says the term Neet is a "horrible" one with "really negative connotations".
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 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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