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alluded to

ADJECTIVE
implied
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hidden implicit indirect latent lurking tacit unspoken
STRONG
adumbrated connoted figured foreshadowed indicated inferred insinuated intended involved meant occult parallel signified suggested symbolized understood unsaid
WEAK
allusive constructive indicative inferential inherent perceptible potential significative tacitly assumed undeclared unexpressed unuttered wordless
Antonyms
STRONGEST
explicit open
WEAK
explicated expressed stated
ADJECTIVE
tacit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
implicit implied indirect unspoken
WEAK
allusive assumed hinted at inarticulate inferred intimated silent suggested undeclared understood unexpressed unsaid unstated unvoiced wordless
Antonyms
STRONGEST
stated
WEAK
explicit express

Example Sentences

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Niki’s musical genius is frequently alluded to, dreams deferred by his hearing disorder, and Woodall physically communicates that repressed frustration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

These advertisements depicted the devil as a snake or alluded to him and his role in the Book of Genesis.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

West Ham's joint-chair Daniel Kretinsky alluded to the opposition to Brady as he praised her work at the club.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The presentation alluded to "significantly higher transaction-based expenses."

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Or maybe it was them, those “other dangers” Miss Peregrine had alluded to.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

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