The new title has good connotations.
Source: tatoeba (46108)
Connotations
Synonyms for "connotations" (7 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
associationscontextual meaning
Strong matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
cultural meaningimplication
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: associations, contextual meaning, cultural meaning, implication, overtones.
- Sentence evidence is available for connotations, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "connotations".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "connotations"
Keep "connotations" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "connotations" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "connotations", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "connotations" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
6 entriesgendered connotationmedia connotationnational connotationnegative connotationpolitical connotationpositive connotation
Collocations
6 entriescultural connotationlinguistic connotationnegative connotationpositive connotationsocial connotationsstrong connotations
Derivations
5 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
When a word is borrowed from another language, it frequently begins by having the same meaning; but with continued use in both languages, the now separate words may accrete disparate connotations.
Source: tatoeba (2099614)
Nowadays, due to the biased media, even little kids like Junior and Sally won’t accept feminism for its negative connotations. I think we need to tell men – and a growing percentage of women – that feminism is for everyone, and its values should apply to us all as people in a society that’s much freer than past societies.
Source: tatoeba (6805655)
There are two types of political correctness which are often conflated and which should be distinguished. There is the political correctness of language, which holds that certain groups should not be referred to by certain words with negative connotations (e.g., ethnic slurs), and there is the political correctness of ideas, which holds that certain ideas should not be discussed. The former is arguably commendable; the latter is harmful.
Source: tatoeba (6892202)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "connotations"?
Closest matches include associations, contextual meaning, cultural meaning, implication, overtones.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "connotations"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.