allusions

NOUN

indirect reference; hint

Synonyms

STRONGEST

quotation

STRONG

charge citation connotation denotation implication imputation indication inference innuendo insinuation intimation mention remark statement suggestion

WEAK

casual remark figure of speech incidental mention play on words

Antonyms

STRONG

silence

WEAK

reality

Example Sentences

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allusions

Famous “Bills” are all about: Zane, Shakespeare, Wonka, and “Bill-bo Baggins,” along with allusions to “canceled Bills” like Cosby and Clinton.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Cast Away” is a masterwork of creative fiction, employing historical scholarship, biblical allusions and Jungian psychology to deliver one of the most beguiling survival stories ever written.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

And he has done so with a light-fingered insouciance that makes every scene incandescent with funny contemporary allusions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

Sports fans, however, will find specific allusions, like contentious press conferences and even the kiss cam.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2026

There are many allusions to him in prose writers as well as poets.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton