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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The other side: Councilmen Kerry McCormack and Hairston strenuously denied any insinuation of wrongdoing behind the scenes.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump, Musk so far provide scant evidence for their claims of government fraud Still, his insinuations that the presence of such information within SSA is nefarious or new is also misleading, experts said.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 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
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He’s hosted several world leaders for Oval Office sit downs, including most recently Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was elected, in part, for his tough talk against Trump’s suggestions that Canada should become the 51st state.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The suggestion was that Bentancur would be offered a new deal.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Innuendo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innuendo. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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