Connotation is an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
For Philosophy, Connotation is the abstract meaning or intension of a term, which forms a principle determining which objects or concepts it applies to. Hope this helps.
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I am thankful for having a family
Depending on how light/saturated the pillows are, as well as what what you’d be using the colors on, i think that pale colors would work well, but metallic (probably gold) accents might also work