connotation
Example Sentences
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In 2022, it spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a rebrand, asking to be called either its full name or "the bureau", not the "weather bureau" or "the Bom", given the negative connotations.
From BBC
“Capitalism has a negative connotation nowadays,” says Louie, “but I see the beauty in it.”
From Los Angeles Times
With all its emotional connotations, it’s easy to see why Doll chose to share the sash with this year’s Objects of Pride digital showcase, hosted by the Museum of History & Industry.
From Seattle Times
There's a general popular connotation of conflict like a bad thing.
From Salon
Some were slapped with label “foreign agent,” which carries additional government scrutiny and strong negative connotations.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.