allude to
phrasal verb
alluded to; alluding to; alludes to
: to speak of or mention (something or someone) in an indirect way
I'm interested in hearing more about the technology you alluded to a minute ago.
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Mixing textures and pigments tells a whimsical tale of how the depth of color alludes to uniqueness in makeup artistry.
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Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
The town of Scilla's name is actually rooted in the region's ancient history, which alluded to volatile waters, according to Calabria's official travel page.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Orlando Bloom alluded to his relationship with ex Katy Perry during an interview at the 2026 Golden Globes on January 11.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
In the night’s opening monologue, Glaser alluded to the Epstein files without actually uttering Jeffrey Epstein’s name.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
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Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
The town of Scilla's name is actually rooted in the region's ancient history, which alluded to volatile waters, according to Calabria's official travel page.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Orlando Bloom alluded to his relationship with ex Katy Perry during an interview at the 2026 Golden Globes on January 11.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
In the night’s opening monologue, Glaser alluded to the Epstein files without actually uttering Jeffrey Epstein’s name.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for allude to
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“Allude to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allude%20to. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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