allusions

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And he has done so with a light-fingered insouciance that makes every scene incandescent with funny contemporary allusions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

"It touched on so much in terms of thematic material and musical material," Kehrer said, pointing to the allusions to decolonization and use of traditional Puerto Rican rhythms.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

I am always impressed with his biblical allusions, apt and unforced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

His first book of essays, Musical Thoughts and Afterthoughts, published in 1976, contained allusions to his musical work, but was not limited by it.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

He had traveled half around the world and his talk was pitted with vague allusions to European cities.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright