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Recent Examples of allusive
And indeed, the riches of the Afrikaans language are on display in this sensitive, witty, and allusive rendering of Beckett’s European classic.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2025
Every two-color page shows off some new and unexpected layout or brush technique — there are cutaways and maps and mythical creatures and beautiful, allusive drawings of tigers and flames.
—Sam Thielman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The allusive, charged opening sequence alone would qualify as a devastating short film on the subject.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
As a former foreign correspondent, Fenton has had experiences similar to my own, but poetry provides a more allusive, emotional language than journalism.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2025
Every two-color page shows off some new and unexpected layout or brush technique — there are cutaways and maps and mythical creatures and beautiful, allusive drawings of tigers and flames.
—Sam Thielman, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The allusive, charged opening sequence alone would qualify as a devastating short film on the subject.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
As a former foreign correspondent, Fenton has had experiences similar to my own, but poetry provides a more allusive, emotional language than journalism.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allusive
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Staying ahead of the chains Charlotte’s first play from scrimmage was indicative of its offensive performance against Appalachian State, with James Madison transfer Jesse Ramil committing a false start in his first snap with the program.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Droney found there was no collusion, saying league officials presenting economic information to owners is not indicative of collusion.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The paddles would be situated 180 degrees with relation to one another, so the reflective sides point in opposite directions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The product has nine light-reflective shades and is infused with 85 percent skincare ingredients, the company tells me.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Semantic bleaching is another linguistic process whereby the denotative content of a word is stripped away.—
Brandon Tensley,
CNN,
10 July 2022
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The paragon of such an attempt is something like Jia Tolentino’s Trick Mirror, a work that stands as a denotative record of the social media shift, yet still falls to the same difficulties that characterize other cultural criticism of this type.—
SPIN,
SPIN,
8 Feb. 2022
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Another telltale sign is the sender's address.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In an interview with Flow Space, Pearson breaks down some of the telltale signs to help differentiate ADHD symptoms in men and women.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
27 Aug. 2025
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Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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While nostalgia—drawing people to the warmth, color, and the carefree spirit of the 1970s—certainly plays a role, leaning back into this style is also about creating spaces that feel personal, expressive, and welcoming.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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The unique pairings are based on everything from the candy's name and shape to their characteristic tastes and qualities.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s the kind of characteristic that is played out throughout the film.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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One such development is a new effort from biotech company AOA Dx to build an early detection test for women with symptomatic ovarian cancer.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
8 Sep. 2025
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Chagas disease is treated by antiparasitic treatment, which kills the parasite that causes the disease, and symptomatic treatment, which helps manage symptoms, according to the CDC.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The symbolic weight of the Golden Lion matters, not just to the artists but to the entire field.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The ruling landed as a symbolic rebuke of Musk’s sway over Tesla, and a warning about the excesses of Silicon Valley’s cult-of-founder ethos.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Allusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allusive. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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