Devices
Devices noun - An inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase `left to your own devices'.
References and devices are semantically related. In some cases you can use "References" instead a noun "Devices".
References
Devices and references are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devices" instead a noun "References".
Both words in one sentence
- Dr. Evil of Austin Powers has a habit of naming his doomsday devices/plans after cultural references or things not discussed in polite company.
Source: Giver of Lame Names - Sans a few passing references or plot devices (Zenithia in IV through VI, which are considered a "trilogy" just like the first three games but are tied much more loosely).
Source: In Name Only / Video Games -
Constant references to "obvious plot devices" and "the game's budget can't afford a better action sequence".
Source: No Fourth Wall
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References and Devices. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/devices/references
Devices & References. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/devices/references>.
References or Devices. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/devices/references.
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