subtext

Example Sentences

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Here, Borgli only skims the surface, counting on subtext to imply that Charlie and Rachel have been forced to confront innate prejudices about their partners, who are both Black.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

We have not been giving the big guy his own entries recently, since he’s the subtext of all of them.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

That is exactly what he did today, but with a clear subtext: the events of the last 48 hours or so had crossed a rubicon.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

His version of the number, expertly balancing camp with sincerity, was a complete delight — and utterly devoid of sinister subtext.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

I'm not saying it doesn’t happen a lot, because there’s this hidden emotional subtext with Leah, and I’m always missing it.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli