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present participle of connote

as in implying

formal, of a word to make you think about (something) in addition to the word's meaning The word "childlike" connotes innocence. For her, the word "family" connotes love and comfort.

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AmEx cards now come in all sorts of colors, from green to Platinum to the prestigious black Centurion, connoting prestige and packed with perks. — Nancy Cutler, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

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In December, the tribunal issued its final judgment in The Hague—a symbolic choice given the city’s role as a center of international justice—upholding the charge of gender persecution.

— Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
In symbolic moves, WBD shareholders voted against Zaslav’s golden-parachute package and his 2025 compensation plan.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of symbolic

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That is a fairly hot SPAC, implying a value for Agility somewhere near $4 billion.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
On Tuesday, Davidson upgraded Duolingo to buy from neutral, lifting its 12-month price target on the stock to $160 from $130, implying 23% upside from Monday's close.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of implying

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Eligible cars would receive special license plates denoting the car as a historic vehicle and be insured as collector motor vehicles.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
There’s one shaped like a hand grenade; another bears a white-sheet-ghost novelty trinket over the lid, denoting a ghost pepper sauce.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of denoting

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Rather than viewing the insinuating and undeniably creepy Gacy as an inherent threat, Macmanus finds the tragedy in the disparate and desperate circumstances amid which Gacy might have represented an illusion of hope.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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

Definition of insinuating

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This measurable impact is moving creator initiatives into performance marketing budgets, with some brands now allocating up to 40% of their spend to creators, signifying a profound evolution in advertising strategy.

— Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The word repair originates from the Latin reparare, signifying restoration and return.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

Definition of signifying

Adjective

Perhaps this is why so much contemporary design feels more bloviating than expressive, as though visual volume now matters more than beauty.

— Debbie Millman, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Her dark, expressive eyebrows and the deep timbre of her voice stand in entertaining contrast to the bounding energy of her husband, who is urgently sociable.

— Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of expressive

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Alaska uses a top-four primary system, meaning the top four candidates advance to the general election regardless of their party.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
The Carlisle airport is uncontrolled airport, meaning there is no air traffic control tower or controllers on site.

— Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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