suggestion

noun

səg-ˈjes-chən How to pronounce suggestion (audio)
Definition of suggestionnext
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

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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

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3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something we took care to avoid so much as even a suggestion of impropriety

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Recent Examples of suggestion When quality, rarity, and fresh provenance aligned, estimates quickly became little more than suggestions. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 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, 1 July 2026 Additionally, WatchOS 26 introduces helpful new features, including a convenient wrist-flick gesture and timely suggestions. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for suggestion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestion
  1. indication
  2. proposal
  3. hint
  4. clue
  5. cue
  6. idea
Noun
  • There were no immediate indications yesterday that US intelligence had knowledge of a specific plot that prompted the warning.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of indication
Noun
  • The new proposal for the future of the global commercial shipping route was first reported by The New York Times, citing an Iranian official and four diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
    — Abigail Williams, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Commissioner Lyle tried to delay the vote, but Commission President Dillon shot it down, saying the City-County Council was waiting on the proposal to be sent their way.
    — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
Definition of proposal
Noun
  • Four years later, there’s not a hint of complacency or dejection in France.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • The clue is The Growing Season, some of the answers are things like bloom and flourish, and the answer, somehow, is summer time, not spring time.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • These are huge clues to a fabric's authenticity and potential value.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of clue
Noun
  • The belted detail near the top and multi-toned leather, for instance, borrow style cues from a traditional men’s briefcase and give it a quaint, workhorse look.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Inspired by the French shoe brand’s ballet roots, the three styles take cues from the art of the dance.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of cue
Noun
  • Aries March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
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“Suggestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suggestion. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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