Allusion and Gist

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Allusion noun - Passing reference or indirect mention.

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Gist and allusion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gist" instead a noun "Allusion".

Nearby Words: allusive, alluded, alluding, allusively

Gist noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.

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Allusion and gist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Allusion" instead a noun "Gist".

good allusion

good gist

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