as in insinuation
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark
repeatedly made innuendos regarding his opponent's business dealings but feigned innocence when called upon to substantiate them
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Recent Examples of innuendo
Editor’s picks The game is well known for its innuendo and references.
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Justin Koreis, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
Despite widespread concern about the nominees’ qualifications and demeanors for the jobs that are among the highest positions in the U.S. government, Trump’s team is portraying the criticism against them as political smears and innuendo.
—Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
With legalized gambling infiltrating sports, actual facts need to replace rumor and innuendo.
—David Whitley, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2024
The former greengrocer from south London was known for lively banter that was often laced with innuendo.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Justin Koreis, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
Despite widespread concern about the nominees’ qualifications and demeanors for the jobs that are among the highest positions in the U.S. government, Trump’s team is portraying the criticism against them as political smears and innuendo.
—Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
With legalized gambling infiltrating sports, actual facts need to replace rumor and innuendo.
—David Whitley, The Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2024
The former greengrocer from south London was known for lively banter that was often laced with innuendo.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for innuendo
Noun
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The empty hallways and classrooms are made menacing and claustrophobic as insinuations, assumptions, and accusations fly.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Throughout the interview, Ye made provocative insinuations about Jews and money and went on unprovoked tangents.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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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So here are some suggestions for Johnson to consider.—
Dana Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Dermatologists share their thoughts on the trends and suggestions for creating a cleansing routine specific to your skin.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Innuendo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/innuendo. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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