allusion

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One of the band’s central tunes is “Together,” an allusion to Sly and the Family Stone’s “Everyday People.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

"A 10-year-old child who doesn't understand a joke or an allusion, it's not a big deal. They will understand it at 15, 20, or 40 years old. There are several levels of interpretation."

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

And despite the fact that the story plays out less than 15 years after the end of World War II, there isn’t a single allusion to the war’s impact on the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Not that Rose ever hit many home runs, but Trump’s allusion to the 1999 Nike commercial, “Chicks dig the long ball,” captured the sentiments of both men.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2025

It had all the elements—romance, sadness, an allusion to the war, and faithful love.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson