1
as in indication
a slight or indirect pointing to something (as a solution or explanation)
if you don't want to give the suggestion that you're evading the truth, you must look your questioner in the eye
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration
no one had any better suggestions, so as usual we spent the afternoon at the basketball court
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
we took care to avoid so much as even a suggestion of impropriety
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of suggestion
Both singles also benefited from the production of fellow Pennsylvanian Nick Cenci, who made the game-changing suggestions for Sacco to adopt Lou Christie as his artist name, and to really feature his falsetto range on the singles.
—
Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 June 2025
The Governor included a number of suggestions in his proposal for legislation but the lawmakers will have to sort it out.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
The approach tracks suggestions outlined in the Heritage Foundation playbook known as Project 2025, in which first-term Trump advisers and other conservatives detailed how a second Trump term might look.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for suggestion
Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 June 2025
The Governor included a number of suggestions in his proposal for legislation but the lawmakers will have to sort it out.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
The approach tracks suggestions outlined in the Heritage Foundation playbook known as Project 2025, in which first-term Trump advisers and other conservatives detailed how a second Trump term might look.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
For other styles and designs of squirrel-proof bird feeders from Amazon, see our other suggestions below.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for suggestion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
Noun
-
Mediation began May 19 and has dragged on for more than a month with little indication of tangible progress.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
-
If the 2025 Finals were any indication, the league is in capable hands.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 June 2025
Noun
-
Though the advocate general’s proposal is non-binding, judges tend to follow four out of five such non-binding opinions.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
-
The next one is set to take place in August 2025 and proposals include restrictions and bans on the production of single-use plastics, cutting it off at the source.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
19 June 2025
Noun
-
While few details were shared at the time, there were hints that the podcast would soon be relaunching.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
26 June 2025
-
The strawberries are then quartered and added to the skillet alongside ruby port (a sweet fortified wine that generally tastes like red berries) and fresh ginger for a hint of sweet spice.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Noun
-
Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
-
The grape, age and color of the wine also hold important clues.—
Sarah Perez,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
-
Are there any that stand out as being particularly challenging to soundtrack? Hastings: There were definitely cues that were more challenging.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
-
Puppies learn social cues, communication skills, and boundaries from both their mother and siblings.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
-
If your idea of a good country getaway requires a stop by an antique mall, then add the Blue Moon Antique Mall and Bookstore to your list.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
-
Whether that's a good idea, storytelling-wise, doesn't really matter in the great content machine that is Netflix (and, to be fair, all the other streamers, too).—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share