allusion

Even in a passing comment where he appeared to reference Yellen, he pointedly did not mention make even an allusion to Powell.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

An intentional allusion wouldn’t be unprecedented for the administration.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

Paz has so far emphasized the need for dialogue but not ruled out using "constitutional instruments" to end the blockade of La Paz -- an allusion to declaring a state of emergency.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

Speaking to the theatrical experience, Spielberg made a brief allusion to the flare-up around comments by Timothée Chalamet regarding the popularity of opera and ballet in relation to the movies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026

Going a bit further back, Enoch Powell’s “rivers of blood” speech, as it became known, was based on a classical allusion: “Like the Roman, I seem to see the River Tiber foaming with much blood.”

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

The story, centering on the rise and fall of a Westish infield prodigy, is rich in love, camaraderie and allusions to Herman Melville.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

Much of the set’s lyrical content evokes nostalgia and longing and is written, as so much traditional roots music is, from the viewpoint of those living within the culture, including work jargon and local allusions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 2, 2026

I saw a lot of allusions and references in your lyrics and videos to “trashy icons,” like Lindsay Lohan with the Chanel purse ankle monitor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

I saw allusions in passages that Danny and his father overlooked, and I resolved a contradiction with an appeal to grammar.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok