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
Goodell was asked about the theory of NFL officiating, which stems from the insinuation that the Chiefs are on the receiving end of favorable calls during games.
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
Responding to these comments, Saraya revealed that her time off was for personal reasons and firmly shut down any insinuation that her wardrobe choices had anything to do with her absence.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The current version of the policy maintains prohibitions on Holocaust denials, Blackface, insinuations about Jewish people controlling the media.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
But some advocates for modern masculinity fear the APA’s insinuation that masculinity itself is the problem was an overreaction that generated a worrying backlash.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025
Responding to these comments, Saraya revealed that her time off was for personal reasons and firmly shut down any insinuation that her wardrobe choices had anything to do with her absence.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
The current version of the policy maintains prohibitions on Holocaust denials, Blackface, insinuations about Jewish people controlling the media.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
But some advocates for modern masculinity fear the APA’s insinuation that masculinity itself is the problem was an overreaction that generated a worrying backlash.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for insinuation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insinuation
Noun
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Spring is approaching, innuendo is blooming and the ceiling in the Rays clubhouse is dripping.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Feb. 2025
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In making a film about his formative experiences, Lent uses subtle innuendos to arrive at complete clarity about sexuality without being obvious.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Multiple imputation became the go-to technique in medicine.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
2 Oct. 2024
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According to reports from the BLS, around 50% of the CPI data is based on imputations, meaning that roughly half of the information used to calculate the Consumer Price Index is estimated, not direct measures of prices; interest rates (important credit prices) are not directly included.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes,
24 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Asking for advice instead of feedback gives you a better chance of getting some helpful suggestions, says Grant.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most acknowledge the tough spot the OP (original poster) was in while offering their own suggestions.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Insinuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insinuation. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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