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
He’s made irresponsible insinuations about unscrupulous referees.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The insinuation tapped into long-standing suspicions among conspiracy theorists and online sleuths that incriminating and sensitive files in the government’s possession have yet to be released.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The other side: Councilmen Kerry McCormack and Hairston strenuously denied any insinuation of wrongdoing behind the scenes.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The insinuation tapped into long-standing suspicions among conspiracy theorists and online sleuths that incriminating and sensitive files in the government’s possession have yet to be released.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The other side: Councilmen Kerry McCormack and Hairston strenuously denied any insinuation of wrongdoing behind the scenes.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for insinuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuation
Noun
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Dancehall lyrics are often coded, marked by innuendo.—
Natalie Meade,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Snoop Dogg was also recognized as an Ultimate Icon by 50 Cent, and Kirk Franklin was introduced by T.I. Comedian Kevin Hart hosted the ceremony for a second time, following a stint in 2011, and opened the night with back-to-back laughs and wildcard innuendos.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
9 June 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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The confidentiality of Le Salon may suggest something unattainable, but Krings is quick to counter that suggestion.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Here are some suggestions for how to incorporate those breaks, starting with the simplest and briefest, to the more complex and significant.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Insinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuation. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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