ALLUSION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ALLUSION?

Need another word that means the same as “allusion”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “allusion” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Allusion” are: reference to, mention of, comment on, remark about, citation of, quotation of, hint at, suggestion of

Allusion as a Noun

Definitions of "Allusion" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “allusion” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
• The practice of making allusions.
• Passing reference or indirect mention.

Synonyms of "Allusion" as a noun (8 Words)

citation of	An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement.
comment on	A report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people.
hint at	A just detectable amount.
mention of	An official recognition of merit.
quotation of	A passage or expression that is quoted or cited.
reference to	A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage.
remark about	A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information.
suggestion of	A just detectable amount.

Usage Examples of "Allusion" as a noun

• An allusion to Shakespeare.
• A classical allusion.
• The use of allusion.

Associations of "Allusion" (30 Words)

aforementioned	Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of. Works of all the aforementioned authors.
aforesaid	Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of.
annotate	Provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases. He annotated on what his teacher had written.
annotation	The action of annotating a text or diagram. Marginal annotations.
apostrophe	Address to an absent or imaginary person.
caret	A mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text.
citation	A summons that commands the appearance of a party at a proceeding. This journal contains citations from all jurisdictions.
cite	A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. The writ cited only four of the signatories of the petition.
comma	A widespread butterfly that has orange and brown wings with ragged edges and a white comma shaped mark on the underside of the hindwing.
consultation	A conference between two or more people to consider a particular question. A consultation of several medical specialists.
dictum	An opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding. The old dictum might is right.
evidence	Be or show evidence of. There was no obvious evidence of a break in.
imagery	Visual images collectively. The impact of computer generated imagery on contemporary art.
maxim	A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. The maxim that actions speak louder than words.
mention	Make mention of. There was no mention of it.
metaphor	A figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity. The amounts of money being lost by the company were enough to make it a metaphor for an industry that was teetering.
motto	A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution. The family motto is Faithful though Unfortunate.
notation	A note or annotation. He noticed the notations in the margin.
ostensive	Manifestly demonstrative.
paraphrase	Express the meaning of (something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity. It is characteristic of poetic metaphors that they are not susceptible to paraphrase.
quotation	A statement of the current market price of a security or commodity. A quotation from Mark Twain.
quote	Put quote marks around. Quotes from different insurance companies.
refer	Make reference to. Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary.
reference	The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to. He contributed articles to the basic reference work on that topic.
sentence	Pronounce a sentence on somebody in a court of law. His sentence was 5 to 10 years.
statement	A presentation of a theme or melody within a composition. His tantrums are a statement of his need for attention.
subtle	Capable of making fine distinctions. A subtle mind.
symbolism	A system of symbols and symbolic representations. He has always believed in the importance of symbolism in garden art.
tin	The contents of a tin. Kim s only in it for the tin.
typographic	Relating to or occurring or used in typography. The typographic art.