in reference to
idiom
formal
: about or concerning (something or someone) : in relation to
I am writing in reference to your recent letter.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
The elegant new stations have cocktail bars named Mary Mary, apparently in reference to Henry Flagler’s first and third wives, who had the same first name.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Suit linings are slashed in reference to kimono sleeves, while some jackets are wrapped like karate uniforms.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
The Big Red Wagyu burger is in reference to head coach Andy Reid.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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“In reference to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reference%20to. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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