referent
Example Sentences
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It’s a potent reminder of the psychic resonance the show holds for someone who grew up with these referents.
From New York Times
“KIMI” self-consciously draws from an assortment of cinematic referents, including obvious touchstones like “Rear Window” and woman-in-peril-at-home thrillers like “Midnight Lace.”
From New York Times
We’ve added words to the dictionary; we’ve transformed memes into instantly recognizable referents; we can also spawn new norms with startling turnover.
From Washington Post
You can tweak a reference all you like, but the referent will stay just the same.
From Washington Post
The referents are hipper than with previous Disney stars looking to break out of the Mouse House, and the language is coarser with F-bombs dropping every few tunes.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
