intimations

plural of intimation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of intimations Two revelations, or at least intimations, especially stand out, both involving elections and Musk’s alleged techno- surveilling means of moving them for Republicans. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 Any intimations of exclusivity have gone out the window, just like the liquor bottles, condoms — and one TV — flung from balconies. Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimations
Noun
  • Beijing allegedly uses the information to further its position in territorial disputes and provide maritime reconnaissance and early-warning indications of foreign military targets.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Save Our Voices Now’s Parliament petition has amassed more than 4,000 signatures, but the early indications are that the campaign has been met with inertia rather than action.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Though the report isn't from an official government source and only covers private-sector payroll additions, investors use it for clues on the labor market to help position for Friday's official government report.
    Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Doctors say the color, shape and frequency of your stool offer real clues about digestion, hydration and long-term wellness.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Drivers notoriously focus intensely on performance, and, like any athletes, have learned to ignore cues everyday people may follow.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Take cues from Celine and Dries Van Noten and look for long pendants featuring a constellation of medallions, letters, shells, horns, the like.
    Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And markets have reacted swiftly to his public signals of peace or hints of progress.
    Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • While there is no water vapor, JWST has picked up hints of solid particles of crystalline water-ice.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • To vote on name suggestions during round two, there's a $5 minimum donation requirement.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Here are Wood’s suggestions for staying mentally sharp in any profession.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Intimations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimations. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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