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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 The evidence at the scene didn’t substantiate his insinuation that Lindsey killed herself in the shower, however, investigators said in the affidavit. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Ormund makes insinuations that his cousin is gay, which makes Ormund at once the most outwardly homophobic and sexist character in the show presently. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 What Purdy did not appreciate was the insinuation—from other Democrats, from members of the media, from online trolls—that the process to replace Platner was somehow undemocratic. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026 The singer laughed off illicit insinuations that have taken the internet by storm since video of the interview went viral. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for insinuation

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Similar to modern innuendo, phallic imagery was sometimes used to subvert taboos and humorously challenge norms.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
There’s a lot of clever innuendo as the other women question its function and design.

— Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of innuendo

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Maxey, a first-time All-Star starter last season, had a suggestion to fix the rebounding woes.

— Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Vanity Fair met up with the mayoral candidate at The Trails café in Griffith Park (her suggestion), not far from her home in Silver Lake, to learn more.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026

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