as in reference
a statement that refers to something without mentioning it directly
The lyrics contain biblical allusions.
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Recent Examples of allusion
Jacobs-Jenkins came to think that that coy allusion was a bad idea.
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Adam Moss, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Trump’s allusions to police brutality – the very thing demonstrators were protesting – only seemed to rile them and underscore what was at stake.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
There are allusions that Florian has been, or may still be, politically active.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2025
The technology sectors’ allusions to national security and AI have a certain shape-shifting quality to them.
—Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
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Adam Moss, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Trump’s allusions to police brutality – the very thing demonstrators were protesting – only seemed to rile them and underscore what was at stake.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
There are allusions that Florian has been, or may still be, politically active.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 May 2025
The technology sectors’ allusions to national security and AI have a certain shape-shifting quality to them.
—Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allusion
Noun
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Biden’s sweeping executive order on AI was in keeping with the lengths EU went through to create the EU AI Act, the first comprehensive legislation on AI, which included references to GDPR and the Digital Services Act that were drafted in line with the implications for artificial intelligence.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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There are lyrical references to swimming and being taken to the river.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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In general, there are still some question marks for the future of these tests and their implications for the banking sector.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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In formulating monetary policy, the Fed will continue to monitor the implications of incoming information for the economic outlook and is prepared to adjust the stance of monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that hinder the attainment of its dual objectives.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Allusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allusion. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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