- plural of allusion.
allusions
Example Sentences
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“Cast Away” is a masterwork of creative fiction, employing historical scholarship, biblical allusions and Jungian psychology to deliver one of the most beguiling survival stories ever written.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Similarly, his cultural allusions no longer provoke even a tingle, let alone a shock of recognition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Sports fans, however, will find specific allusions, like contentious press conferences and even the kiss cam.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 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
There are no early sources for his story except a few brief allusions in Hesiod, in the eighth or ninth century.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
