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subtext

[suhb-tekst] / ˈsʌbˌtɛkst /


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But it rather felt like that was the subtext.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

But part of the fun of the Met Gala is everything we don’t expect — the looks, the attitudes, the subtext, the possibility of an eat-the-rich jewel heist.

From Salon May 5, 2026

Their relationship has no label, and Isabel Allende didn’t explicitly identify Férula as a queer character, but the subtext was there.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 2026

But the subtext is clear—Mr. Bessent remains staunchly wary, both culturally and commercially.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

Without Bunny, that is the subtext here, I thought.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt



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