Meaning & use
allusion
An indirect reference to a person, event, or work, without explicitly naming it.
See it in a sentence
The poem makes a subtle allusion to the myth of Icarus flying too close to the sun.
Readers unfamiliar with the Bible might miss several allusions scattered throughout the novel.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse "allusion" (an indirect reference) with "illusion" (a false perception); they sound alike.
Words with a similar meaning
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