allusion
/əˈluʒ(ə)n/
noun
1. an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference
"an allusion to Shakespeare"
2. the practice of making allusions, especially as an artistic device
"the use of allusion"
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"His allusions, though _____, were impossible to miss or ignore."
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- mention
- illusion
- reference
- implication
- delusion
- fancy
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A synonym for allusion
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