INTIMATIONS Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

intimations

noun

plural of intimation

as in indications

a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation) the newscaster could not resist giving a slight intimation that the voting was going contrary to predictions

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Recent Examples of intimations Lately, those intimations have hit closer to home. — Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026 Spokespeople for World Liberty Financial and the White House have repeatedly pushed back against any intimations of conflicts of interest. — Ben Weiss, Fortune, 4 May 2026 But across the entire novel, there are intimations of other ways to be, of other possibilities for the narrator. — Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026 The official announcement did not mention any such official plans, but there are intimations that some type of bundling could be part of the strategy in the future. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025

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Noun

There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The watches are powered by Corum’s automatic C0082 movement (that offers 42 hours of power reserve) and offer hours and minutes indications only.

— Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of indications

Noun

The belted detail near the top and multi-toned leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 July 2026
One of the key features is the dramatic spiral roof, which takes cues from an unfurled Chinese folding fan, a space that is accessible to visitors and serves as an observation deck overlooking the Huangpu River and the city's skyline.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Definition of cues

Noun

An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
And while the couple have yet to confirm their wedding plans, details and hints around their wedding ceremony have begun to emerge, sending Swifties into overdrive.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of hints

Noun

Visitors offered name suggestions for Odorysseus on the Huntington’s Instagram page, where contenders included Stinkerbell, Gagatha and Count Flatula, among others.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
This may mean implementing interactive kiosks or digital shelf displays to then provide the right product suggestions, complementary items or simplified comparisons.

— Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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