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
How about some trumpet innuendo instead?
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
The allegation might have risen above ignorant innuendo if Lyman had tried to show any evidence that the governor, the mayor or the port commissioner had anything to do with the container ship striking the bridge.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Some would now be addressed by a company’s HR department, but back then they were considered the norm, including innuendo.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Editor’s picks The game is well known for its innuendo and references.
—Justin Koreis, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
The allegation might have risen above ignorant innuendo if Lyman had tried to show any evidence that the governor, the mayor or the port commissioner had anything to do with the container ship striking the bridge.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
Some would now be addressed by a company’s HR department, but back then they were considered the norm, including innuendo.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Editor’s picks The game is well known for its innuendo and references.
—Justin Koreis, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innuendo
Noun
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Van Hollen said the insinuations about the margarita glasses don't hold up under scrutiny.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2025
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This insinuation, which comes early in the series, leaving its suggestion in the air for the remainder, has no basis in fact and sticks out in a series rooted in actual events.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More programs followed, and multiple imputation became more widespread.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Oct. 2024
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Multiple imputation became the go-to technique in medicine.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Oct. 2024
Noun
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That piece offers good suggestions from experts in the hockey world.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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In classroom 1522, M.H. Moore Elementary Assistant Principal John Moore shared additional suggestions for parents and explained what reading milestones look like for elementary age groups.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Innuendo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innuendo. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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