Overtones
References and overtones are semantically related. In some cases you can use "References" instead a noun "Overtones".
References
Overtones and references are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Overtones" instead a noun "References".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The Bible: As the novel has religious overtones, there are plenty of Biblical references.
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Intercourse with You: "Practice Makes Perfect" has overtones of this, but the tone of the track and some of the odder references imply something much more sinister.
Source: Music / Wire -
Hail to the Thief's political overtones certainly invite speculation, as well as the use of cryptic subtitles and numerous references in interviews to the rise of the far right in Western politics.
Source: Music / Radiohead
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