subtext
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Mr. Sharon’s theatrical world made space for the vastness of the emotional drama and thematic subtexts contained in Wagner’s music, and the orchestra and singers filled it with ease.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Indeed, this was one of the main subtexts of the hearing.
From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026
Sir Craig Oliver, former Downing Street director of communications told me: "One of the subtexts of the Princess of Wales's message is clearly - please think before you indulge in hurtful speculation."
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024
See the most significant changes, the pivotal arguments and the key subtexts within this historic document.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2023
But Lexie was seldom, if ever, offended: subtle implications and subtexts tended to bounce off the fine mesh of her brain.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
Vocabulary lists containing subtext
Academic Vocabulary and Literary Terms, Unit 2
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Academic and Literary Vocabulary, Unit 2
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