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connoting

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verb

present participle of connote

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for connoting
Adjective
  • Many experts say no — despite the opposition’s vow to file a complaint with the Organization of American States, a move that may be more symbolic than substantial.
    Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
  • This delay means that younger Gen Xers and Millennials, who may have already navigated significant financial milestones—like buying a home or sending kids to college—without that anticipated boost, may find inheritances to be more symbolic than transformative.
    Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • Analyst Joseph Spak lowered his price target to $51 from $64, implying 11% upside.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Citi kept its buy rating with a $265 per share price target, implying 46% upside to Friday’s close.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Carmichael is an entertaining and observant narrator of his own story, and, ultimately, even jokes about Pop-Tarts or Donald Trump or blowjobs are suggestive reflections of the comedian who tells them.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 23 May 2025
  • As the narrative unfolds, her mundane tasks take a playful turn, with suggestive dance moves punctuating her daydreams, until Wheeler suddenly appears unannounced, leaving both characters caught in a moment of shy intrigue.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • In the photo that the actress shared, her tree appeared to have a yellow brick roadway leading up to it with a pair of legs (signifying the Wicked Witch of the East) peaking out beneath the tree.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
  • However, if one partner says no, the decision is paused, signifying that further reflection and dialogue are necessary before any action is taken.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In the process, the day-to-day nightmare of Dana’s new reality gets lost, even if the more insinuating discomfort of her present-day reality has been enhanced.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The complaint says that since at least early 2021, McKillips had been posting messages insinuating or explicitly threatening to harm the government or federal agents.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2022
Verb
  • Before their flight, the Tigers signed veteran outfielder Manuel Margot, meaning there is one fewer spot left to win.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Gordon then got injured late in that game, meaning Rashford started again here.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
  • On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
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“Connoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connoting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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