- plural of connotation.
connotations
Example Sentences
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The way words are perceived can change too, with connotations morphing from negative to positive.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
“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
Nevertheless, the word “appeasement,” carrying as it did a great burden of historical connotations, became a charged one in the debate over the war.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
