as in insinuation
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark
repeatedly made innuendos regarding his opponent's business dealings but feigned innocence when called upon to substantiate them
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Recent Examples of innuendo
Like, there's an innuendo in there.
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Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
Although the Sister’s Place girls who disappeared met horrific deaths, Roach conveys this with innuendo and Nev’s dark memories without going into specifics.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Handwringing about hemlines and innuendos aside, these headliners signal an attempt to appeal to the broadest possible audience, throwing curation to the wind in the hopes the fest will be able to recoup their very expensive investment.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
Her latest album included a few hits with similar innuendos.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2025
Although the Sister’s Place girls who disappeared met horrific deaths, Roach conveys this with innuendo and Nev’s dark memories without going into specifics.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025
Handwringing about hemlines and innuendos aside, these headliners signal an attempt to appeal to the broadest possible audience, throwing curation to the wind in the hopes the fest will be able to recoup their very expensive investment.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
Her latest album included a few hits with similar innuendos.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innuendo
Noun
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Any insinuation to the contrary is misleading and irresponsible.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Paul Thomas Anderon’s newest movie is very much a comedy, but Hall is mostly on hand during its graver political insinuations.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bank of America estimates that a combination of different-cell imputation and the varied impact of tariffs likely will alter the headline CPI reading by only a basis point or two — 0.01 or 0.02 percentage point.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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While loans can be made without interest that might trigger the imputation of interest under the tax rules.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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When asked about Roberts’ suggestion that Ohtani’s at-bats were shorter on his pitching days to conserve energy, his response was brief.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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My suggestion is to offer 1% or 2%.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Innuendo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innuendo. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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