Allusions
References and allusions are semantically related. In some cases you can use "References" instead a noun "Allusions".
References
Allusions and references are semantically related. You can use "Allusions" instead a noun "References".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Bonus points for the fact it comes back in an episode full of Chekhov references and allusions.
Source: Series / SLiDE - But if a character is a Funny Animal or a Humanoid Animal, then you may need to throw in some deliberate references or allusions to help justify it.
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Continuity Nod: Their song, Love Is Easy, is filled with references and allusions◊ to their earlier albums.
Source: Music / McFly
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