Allusion and Shadow

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Allusion

Allusion noun - Passing reference or indirect mention.
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Shadow and allusion are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shadow" instead a noun "Allusion".
Nearby Words: allusive, alluded, alluding, allusively

Shadow

Shadow noun - Partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays.
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Allusion and shadow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Allusion" instead a noun "Shadow".
Nearby Words: shade, shady, shadowy, shadowed, shadowing

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single single allusion single shadow
obvious obvious allusion obvious shadow
little little allusion little shadow
passing passing allusion passing shadow
Other adjectives: giant.

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Miami Vice Season 3's "Shadow in the Dark" was pretty much one giant allusion to Manhunter, which Michael Mann himself directed.
    Source: Series / Miami Vice
  • Fan Fic / Queen of All Oni Allohistorical Allusion: The haunted mansion Jade takes as the Shadow Hand's headquarters is the same one that appeared in a Season 5 episode of the show.
    Source: Fan Fic / Queen of All Oni
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