SUGGESTIONS Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

suggestions

noun

plural of suggestion

as in indications

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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as in proposals

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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as in hints

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 suggestions Alicia McCalla, 56, a fiction writer who has been doing voice work for five years out of her home in Atlanta, decided to ignore union suggestions and clone her voice. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Gates brushed aside the idea that his suggestions might draw pushback from the accelerationist voices in the tech industry. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 These 10 honorees and those in the categories that accompany them were selected by the staff of Vanity Fair from hundreds of suggestions, following weeks of deliberation. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 The Frenchman’s preparations for that game at Everton had already been undermined earlier in the week when there had been suggestions of discontent from Ismaila Sarr, last season’s top scorer and player of the year. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 New users start with a short risk-tolerance quiz, which the platform uses to shape stock suggestions and automatically assemble a diversified portfolio. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 Jarr indicated that the village had already gathered some resident suggestions from the first open house in 2025. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Despite suggestions that the park will be indoors, the latest concept art indicates that there will be outdoor attractions such as fireworks, reflecting other Disney parks. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Now for today’s other tech news… Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Fortune Tech? — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suggestions

Noun

Months later, indications show that the law has largely failed, according to data from Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, the regulatory agency tasked with enforcing the law.

— Cindy Carcamo, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026
There are now indications of construction in Disneyland’s esplanade between its two parks.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of indications

Noun

These proposals, many times rooted in sympathy and love, were presented as alternatives to the political structures and market logic that had so often led to war, exploitation, hopelessness, and suffering.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
The order, which directs federal officials to formalize the name change within 30 days, quickly sparked backlash, jokes and parody proposals.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposals

Noun

The cuisine was also noteworthy, a generous choice of cocktails, wines, and cuisine with hints of contemporary English inspiration, while avoiding being British stodgy.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Warsh is unlikely to reveal his approach before the task forces report but at Jackson Hole the whole world will be looking for hints regarding his plans to reshape the Fed.

— Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of hints

Noun

Though the report isn't from an official government source and only covers private-sector payroll additions, investors use it for clues on the labor market to help position for Friday's official government report.

— Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Doctors say the color, shape and frequency of your stool offer real clues about digestion, hydration and long-term wellness.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of clues

Noun

Production designer Chris Seagers concurs, noting that everyone takes their cues from Scott’s storyboards and sketches.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2026
The now-familiar blend of folk, soul, and psychedelia dominates the album aesthetically, though James took spiritual cues from recordings of meditative organ performances by Alice Coltrane.

— Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cues

Noun

Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Algorithms can be implemented in different programming languages, in much the same way that ideas can be expressed in English, Mandarin, or Arabic.

— Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026

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