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denotations

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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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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 denotations Controlled denotations were conducted Sunday at the site to dispose of hazardous materials, the agency said. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025

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Noun

This is the Leeds full-length that sounds most like the previous one, despite the producer typically showing great range even across his individual monikers.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Regardless of a brand’s intent, sneakerheads love to coin unofficial nicknames for sneakers and often do so with monikers derived from pop-culture.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of monikers

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As the South has become more and more industrialized over the past half-century, these social meanings associated with the accent’s use now highlight a disconnect between its new urban vibe and its older, traditional rural one.

— Valerie M. Fridland, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
The museum acknowledges its reputation as a freak show and, in response, doubles down on the meanings of curiosity.

— Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of meanings

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But in reviewing state contracts for the facility and campaign contributions made to Uthmeier and the political committee behind him, familiar names cropped up, and one $250,000 check stood out — and not just for its sheer size.

— Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Three prominent names in contemporary Christian music join forces for a holiday concert, bringing together decades of Christmas music and familiar favorites.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of names

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The Find + Follow Air Purifier senses areas of high air pollutants in the home – such as where residents are cooking, smoking or burning candles – and adjusts its position to clean this air.

— Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The five senses — sound, touch, taste, vision and smell — are all key blocks of memory building.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of senses

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The opposite is true of Kane, who has been breaking goalscoring records in Germany and winning titles with Bayern Munich.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
The company, which brought together EST Studios and N8, has offices in Los Angeles and Bangkok and has sold and distributed more than 60 titles across over 100 territories.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of titles

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The American Civil Liberties Union sued in February, alleging officers hurled racial epithets, acted violently, and largely withheld food, water, bathrooms and medical care.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.

— City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of epithets

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While stained glass does have a residential history—Frank Lloyd Wright in particular was known for incorporating art glass in projects—these colorful windows most often have religious connotations.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
Preppy staples with athletic connotations will be in heavy rotation.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

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