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
What makes the experience of grinding through all 900-plus pages is the way the author weaves together rumor, history, innuendo, mystery, outrage, heartache and ecstasy.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Some producer ordered a 48-pack of corded black bracelets on Amazon, so each single gives a bracelet and innuendo to their contestant of choice.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
After a week of rumour and innuendo, Sunday saw Juventus name Igor Tudor as their Coach until the end of the season in a move that has echoes of Antonio Conte’s appointment back in 2011.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
How about some trumpet innuendo instead?
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Some producer ordered a 48-pack of corded black bracelets on Amazon, so each single gives a bracelet and innuendo to their contestant of choice.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
After a week of rumour and innuendo, Sunday saw Juventus name Igor Tudor as their Coach until the end of the season in a move that has echoes of Antonio Conte’s appointment back in 2011.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
How about some trumpet innuendo instead?
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innuendo
Noun
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Considering the months of discussion both sides put into reaching a deal and the political drama that led up to its final days, any insinuation of harmony might seem to onlookers like April Fools’.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Any insinuation otherwise by tabloid ‘journalism’ is a slanderous lie — full stop.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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More programs followed, and multiple imputation became more widespread.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Here are some gear suggestions for drivers, bikers and scooter-riders in the market for a jacket, eyeware, camera, footware or other essentials.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The bill was later pared back to only apply to North Miami Beach and Miami Gardens, at Jones’ suggestion.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Innuendo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innuendo. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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