innuendo
Example Sentences
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Strategists figured it better to get out front of the chatter and address the online innuendo, even if it meant exposing the allegations to a much wider audience.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Owens’ story is backed by innuendo, exaggerations, outright falsehoods, and, in several instances, messages delivered through Owens’ own dreams.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026
And by acting on his instincts—with Paramount’s backing—he created a clutch of movies still celebrated for their wit, charm, winking innuendo and sophistication.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Online, true crime fanatics have parsed through information about the case — filling in the limited details with rumor, innuendo and sometimes downright conspiracy.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
So she’d let no insult or innuendo slide.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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