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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
"soul" is the common denotation for that mysterious force within the human body that gives it life and yet is separate from it
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as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
although most people exercise for fitness, the denotation of the term "fitness" varies from exerciser to exerciser
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Recent Examples of denotation
But the New Zealand Department of Conservation lists the reptiles as at risk — relict, a denotation reserved for species that declined to a small population but have since stabilized.
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2024
Language, unlike code, has connotations and denotations that make organizing it for human consumption a much more complex task, says Dr. Harbin.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2024
What does 4/20 mean? April 20, or 4/20 in its calendar denotation, is a holiday celebrated by many weed-smokers both in the United States and around the globe.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2023
Deaths are included if a person has a positive COVID-19 test and a death certificate denotation, a record of symptoms consistent with COVID-19 that progress from illness to death, or a determination by the medical examiner’s office that there is no other cause of death, Trimble said.
—Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2020
Cleverly staging appearance as disappearance, connotation serves as denotation.
—Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022
The word hacker itself seems to carry a whiff of punk rebellion, its implied sophistication contrasting with a denotation of smashing and severing.
—Darryn King, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2020
Through this preaching, white dominance in political, judicial, and economic affairs became denotations of the will of the universe instead of means of racial control.
—Jared Yates Sexton, The New Republic, 25 Mar. 2020
The registered office street address for Ghost Gunner, Inc. in its 2017 Public Information Record (PIR) is the same address listed as Wilson’s personal address in his denotation as director of Defense Distributed in its 2017 PIR (PDF).
—Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, 6 Oct. 2018
Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2024
Language, unlike code, has connotations and denotations that make organizing it for human consumption a much more complex task, says Dr. Harbin.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2024
What does 4/20 mean? April 20, or 4/20 in its calendar denotation, is a holiday celebrated by many weed-smokers both in the United States and around the globe.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2023
Deaths are included if a person has a positive COVID-19 test and a death certificate denotation, a record of symptoms consistent with COVID-19 that progress from illness to death, or a determination by the medical examiner’s office that there is no other cause of death, Trimble said.
—Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2020
Cleverly staging appearance as disappearance, connotation serves as denotation.
—Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022
The word hacker itself seems to carry a whiff of punk rebellion, its implied sophistication contrasting with a denotation of smashing and severing.
—Darryn King, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2020
Through this preaching, white dominance in political, judicial, and economic affairs became denotations of the will of the universe instead of means of racial control.
—Jared Yates Sexton, The New Republic, 25 Mar. 2020
The registered office street address for Ghost Gunner, Inc. in its 2017 Public Information Record (PIR) is the same address listed as Wilson’s personal address in his denotation as director of Defense Distributed in its 2017 PIR (PDF).
—Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, 6 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotation
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Of course, there are years ahead for Lexy and Jace to claim the artist moniker.—
Judy Holmes,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This persistent, terrible weapon owes its moniker to a single individual: General Henry Scrope Shrapnel, its inventor.—
Daniel Seifert,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Feb. 2025
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One in Spanish asked the Spanish Royal Academy for the meaning of a list of verbs including ‘to pressure’, ‘to intimidate’, ‘to coerce’ and ‘to influence’.—
Dermot Corrigan,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Those two words — Philly's affectionate salutation — have taken on deeper meaning as the city grapples with the aftermath of a tragedy that killed seven people and injured dozens more.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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The enduring legacy of racist, offensive terms in scientific nomenclature raises important questions about ethics in naming and the power of language in maintaining or dismantling colonial legacies.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Dec. 2024
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The attack likely starts with either a phishing email link or attachment, although the researchers were unable to obtain the original email the nomenclature used in the filenames suggested income tax deduction and rebates as the bait.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Most of the actors in the film are alumni of the theatre program from the film, which led Alexander and Quesada to focus on the sense of freedom after rehabilitation for the song.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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How can home health employees restore a sense of well-being for their clients in an environment where every familiar touchpoint is gone?—
Josh Klein,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The eight phases of the moon, in order, are: New moon Waxing crescent moon First quarter moon Waxing gibbous moon Full moon Waning gibbous moon Last quarter moon Waning crescent moon What are the names of full moons throughout the year?—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rest assured, Hepburn’s legacy isn’t lost: A plaque out front bears the name of the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This documentary traces their journey, centering on the two core members and the significance of embracing one’s uniqueness without shame.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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At the Apple Music press conference, Batiste opened up about the significance of the moment.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What are the chances that someone who isn’t in the running for the Cup Series title (like Truex) will snag a win at Daytona this weekend?—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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But until another team knocks them off, the road to the title still runs through Boston.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Katz will focus on strategy across numerous sectors including tech, sports, production, and content.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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The pact signals Tips’ strategic move to bolster its content slate with the kind of distinctive storytelling that has become the Tiwaris’ trademark.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Denotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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