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insinuation

noun

(ˌ)in-ˌsin-yə-ˈwā-shən

Definition of insinuation

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 Jones, who lived in San Francisco for years before moving to Napa, refuted the insinuation of carpetbagging. — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Conservative Justices, bristling at insinuations of bias or partisanship, like to point to the significant share of cases that are decided unanimously. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 However, there is some insinuation of corruption, which is interesting considering Paul took umbrage when the legitimacy of his fights was called into question recently. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Termini adds that, contrary to DraftKings’ insinuations, the NCAA’s deal with Genius Sports contains various restrictions on trademark use. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insinuation

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Both these films have great characters who genuinely care about one another, and both ditch the quippy, sarcastic humor that plague so many modern movies in favor of earnestness (and a dash of innuendo).

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Just attack and make all kinds of innuendo and attacks with no substance.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026

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Some of the suggestions include a ban on cryptocurrency mining data centers and requirements for noise barriers to reduce stress on nearby residents.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
That goal has been overshadowed by his suggestions that Washington might seize control of Greenland or that Canada could become America's 51st state.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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