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allusions

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a statement that refers to something without mentioning it directly
  • The lyrics contain biblical allusions.

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“Allusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allusions. Accessed 27 Jul. 2021.

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