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
Buck is taken aback by the insinuation, reminding Tommy that Eddie is straight.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
That power makes possible sincerity rather than insinuation; empathy rather than conviviality; sympathy rather than solicitude; conversation rather than communication; commitment rather than casual association.
—Ann Hulbert, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
But Johnson brushed off the insinuation that his administration could have better prepared for this outcome.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The insinuation by some that this infrastructure bond issuance would somehow be used to pay for pension payments at Chicago Public Schools is outright erroneous.
—Pat Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
That power makes possible sincerity rather than insinuation; empathy rather than conviviality; sympathy rather than solicitude; conversation rather than communication; commitment rather than casual association.
—Ann Hulbert, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
But Johnson brushed off the insinuation that his administration could have better prepared for this outcome.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
The insinuation by some that this infrastructure bond issuance would somehow be used to pay for pension payments at Chicago Public Schools is outright erroneous.
—Pat Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insinuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuation
Noun
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To the relief of everybody, weeks of rumors/subterfuge/smokescreens/innuendo come to a merciful end.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The ironic bits and poignant moments rarely gel and a focus on redundant innuendos takes precedence over character development and a meaningful storyline.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 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
Noun
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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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“Insinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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