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innuendo

noun

ˌin-yə-ˈwen-(ˌ)dō

Definition of innuendo

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 Just attack and make all kinds of innuendo and attacks with no substance. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 Yes, a few zingers hit their target, and some sly innuendoes tap into He-Man’s gay following. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 The film unhurriedly lurches from one markedly similar fight scene to the next, with only Skeletor’s occasional injections of ripe innuendo to liven them up a bit. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 2 June 2026 Annette Bening does her best with all the hazy innuendo her character has to deliver. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for innuendo

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Of course, Franken himself succumbed to the same type of allegations and insinuations.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
Conservative Justices, bristling at insinuations of bias or partisanship, like to point to the significant share of cases that are decided unanimously.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

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So, after the first 48-team World Cup, one featuring hydration breaks at all matches, suspended bans, a half-time show in the final and countless other controversies, what are your suggestions for improvement?

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The second route—beyond the suggestions in the Overlooked section—is exploring the numerous distilleries whose spirit primarily goes into blends.

— Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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