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insinuation

noun

(ˌ)in-ˌsin-yə-ˈwā-shən

Definition of insinuation

as in innuendo

a slyly or subtly derogatory remark the insinuation that there were considerations other than love for the actor having such a high-profile wedding

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Recent Examples of insinuation However, there is some insinuation of corruption, which is interesting considering Paul took umbrage when the legitimacy of his fights was called into question recently. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 But whatever one thinks of Massie’s anti-Israel activism and anti-Jewish insinuations, neither was the reason he was excised. — Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026 Carlson is often vague, trafficking in insinuation rather than outright accusation. — Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2026 Jones, who lived in San Francisco for years before moving to Napa, refuted the insinuation of carpetbagging. — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insinuation

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Larkin and Yzerman each have their share of blame for that situation, with few hard facts to go off beyond snapshots and innuendo.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026
All the trappings of rage—the non-descriptive mentions of drug intake, the unspecified sadness, the shock-rock innuendos—are unshakeable.

— Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

Definition of innuendo

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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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