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
Snoop Dogg was also recognized as an Ultimate Icon by 50 Cent, and Kirk Franklin was introduced by T.I.
Comedian Kevin Hart hosted the ceremony for a second time, following a stint in 2011, and opened the night with back-to-back laughs and wildcard innuendos.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 June 2025
After years of rumor and innuendo surrounding its fate, Parisian police have now announced the bust has been recovered, with its rediscovery occurring during a search related to a fraud case.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 May 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
Leave it to Strangers With Candy’s Colbert to find and exploit every innuendo one stumbles upon whilst cooking a roast.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 9 June 2025
After years of rumor and innuendo surrounding its fate, Parisian police have now announced the bust has been recovered, with its rediscovery occurring during a search related to a fraud case.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 20 May 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
Leave it to Strangers With Candy’s Colbert to find and exploit every innuendo one stumbles upon whilst cooking a roast.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innuendo
Noun
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My mother was shouting, making insinuations about both my au pair and me.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Social media was running wild with videos and photos of Carrington’s fingers hitting Clark in the eye, with unsubstantiated claims and insinuations that Carrington had tried to injure Clark.—
Christine Brennan,
CNN Money,
6 July 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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See you then! -Ray Have a suggestion for the Daily Briefing?—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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This helps avoid misaligned suggestions and keeps the conversation focused.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Innuendo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innuendo. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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