Comment on
Reference and comment on are semantically related In some cases you can replace term "Reference" with "Comment on", this words are similar.
Reference
Reference noun - Something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information.
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Synonyms for Reference
Comment on and reference are semantically related in mention of topic. Sometimes you can use "Comment on" instead a noun "Reference".
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It's an obvious reference to sweets uses to lure away little kids as well as a comment on the surprising toughness of the sweet-looking female protagonist.
Source: Film / Hard Candy -
It will ALWAYS include some reference to the guests wanting to be on Leno or a comment on how old Dave is.
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After you get the berserk mode outfit, the fairy queen will comment on its sheer power, saying "they'll have to start calling you the one-punch chimera", a reference to One-Punch Man.
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