al·lu·sion
/əˈlo͞oZH(ə)n/
noun
- an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference."an allusion to Shakespeare"Similar:reference to
mention of
comment on
remark about
citation of
quotation of
hint at
intimation of
suggestion of
implication
- insinuation
- the practice of making allusions, especially as an artistic device."the use of allusion"
Tip
Similar-sounding words
allusion is sometimes confused with illusion
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