wider connotation

Frequency: 6.17.9 per million words

Used to describe a wide, general associated meaning.

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Examples (10)

  • The notion of 'abuse' has wider connotations than just the physical.
  • For many, the word 'home' carries much wider connotations of family and security.
  • In this context, 'sustainability' is used with its wider connotations, including social and economic factors.
  • The term 'revolution' acquired wider connotations after the events of the 18th century.
  • This new policy will likely have wider connotations for the entire industry.
  • Does the word 'success' have a wider connotation today than it did fifty years ago?
  • In their culture, the concept of 'community' has wider connotations of shared responsibility.
  • The judge argued that 'negligence' in this case has wider connotations that affect corporate accountability.
  • The colour red in the painting has a wider connotation of passion and danger, not just love.
  • We must consider the wider connotations of this decision before we proceed.