allude to

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.

Examples of allude to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This new space contrasts a bright, vivid backdrop with dark furnishings, alluding to the brand’s edgy, crisp designs. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

In 1995 Jagger told Rolling Stone magazine that the title also alludes to heroin. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

District Attorney Jeff Rosen alluded to the lawsuit in a statement following the guilty verdict. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

The new wave of wealth wants to invest with new purpose, as Donovan alludes to. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 6 July 2026

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