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Allusion

A brief, unexplained reference to something else.

Noun · pronounced uh-LOO-zhun

What it means:

An allusion is a passing reference to another work, person, place or event that the writer expects the reader to recognize.

Calling the new hire "a real Romeo" is an allusion to Shakespeare.

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