INKLING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

inkling

noun

ˈiŋ-kliŋ

as in indication

a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation) did not give the slightest inkling that he was planning to quit

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Recent Examples on the Web During his lifetime, Vincent van Gogh had no inkling that his work would become one of the world’s most famous paintings. —

Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 2024 Nothing sabotages an elaborate or low-key look quite like eye shadow fallout, mascara that runs at the first inkling of a tear, or a brow pencil that has no concept of precision. —

Allure, 26 Sep. 2024 By Scott Hocker, The Week US published 10 September 2024 A final hurrah for late-summer vegetables; hearty, warming stews; the inklings of the holiday season: Fall has to do a lot of cooking work. —

Scott Hocker, theweek, 10 Sep. 2024 The most recent indication was a strong inkling that the Fed will move more conservatively, with a quarter-percentage-point move. —

Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inkling

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