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
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
Its romantic connotations, however, were believed to have been influenced by the dining culture of the early 1900s.
From Salon ● Feb. 14, 2026
The word had connotations of dirt and slovenliness and dishonor.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
