Reference
Reference noun - Something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information.
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Synonyms for Reference
Subtext and reference are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subtext" instead a noun "Reference".
Subtext
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- inference and reference
- inference and subtext
- association and reference
- association and subtext
- significance and reference
- significance and subtext
- hint and reference
- hint and subtext
- suggestion and reference
- suggestion and subtext
- intimation and reference
- intimation and subtext
- insinuation and reference
- insinuation and subtext
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However, this was probably a reference to the fact that Anne Rice vampires Can't Have Sex, Ever, rather than denying that the subtext is there.
Source: Webvideo / Vampire Reviews - It's also not exactly a great idea to play as a Malkavian on the first playthrough, partly because the jokes are funnier once you understand the subtext, but mostly because a Malkavian Player Character will pre-empt big plot reveals and reference them in dialogue.
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The subtext is so heavy, it has become a standard in audience participation to yell out 'two lovers' in Mag's flashback scene with Marni (in reference to flashback scenes with Marni's other two love interests, which begin in such a way).
Source: Ho Yay / Film
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