allude
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Their presence may allude to the hymn “Panis Angelicus,” or “bread of angels,” written by St. Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century as a poetic reference to the presence of Christ in the consecrated host.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
As the pictures flashed, I spotted an American flag in the room and suggested she use it as a backdrop to allude to the album.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
During a recent tour in London, Perry did appear to allude to her relationship status.
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025
Both allude to an Aztec myth and appear in the Mexican flag.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
“I thank you all very much for helping me, and I’ll thank you still more if you won’t allude to it for a month, at least.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing allude
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 1
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The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 1
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