connotations

Example Sentences

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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

"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

That word, of course, has negative connotations these days.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell