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How to pronounce allusion

IPA transcription: [ə'luʒən]

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Noun

  • passing reference or indirect mention

Usage examples

  • The allusion is not an illusion.
  • The lyrics often feature far-fetched similes, metaphors, word play and obscure allusions.
  • The revised title is an allusion to the "eye of a needle" aphorism.
  • The allusion is not an illusion.
  • The name is an allusion to the movie "Edward Scissorhands".
  • Many of her poems also include biblical references and religious allusions.
  • The allusion is not an illusion.
  • This fragmentary allusion may be the music's sole link to Haydn.
  • The allusion is not an illusion.
  • The allusion is not an illusion.