Connotation Quote by Tyra Banks

I don't want to use the term 'plus-size,' because, to me, what the hell is that? It just doesn't have a positive connotation to…

— Tyra Banks

The concept of plus-size is so derogatory and weird. What does that mean? Plus the normal size? It shouldn't exist any more.

— Jameela Jamil

At the end of the day, it just means 'curvy.' That's why I think the word 'plus-size' in the industry is very different from…

— Hayley Hasselhoff

With 'America's Next Top Model,' I've always cast girls who the industry might call 'plus size' but I like to call 'fiercely real.' That…

— Tyra Banks

Plus-size is a term that's never been used in hate; no one has ever used it in a negative way. The industry has always…

— Tess Holliday

The fashion industry may persist to label me as 'plus-size,' but I like to think of it as 'my size.'

— Ashley Graham

The fashion industry might persist to label me as plus-sized, but I like to think of it as my-sized.

— Ashley Graham

I think the real problem is all the negative connotations people have with that term. They think, 'Oh my God! I don't want to…

— Philomena Kwao

Hopefully, if we stop using the term plus-size we can just create a broader definition for what a model is.

— Jordyn Woods

I think the word 'plus-sized' is so divisive to women.

— Ashley Graham

I always thought 'plus-size' wasn't a term that was negative - it wasn't something that I felt was something that was making me any…

— Barbie Ferreira

I have no problem with plus-size term because it kind of saved my life; however I don't love that we have to give each…

— Crystal Renn