subtle reference

collocation in English

meaningsofsubtleandreference

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subtle
adjective
uk
/ˈsʌt.əl/us
/ˈsʌt̬.əl/
not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in ...
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reference
noun
uk
/ˈref.ər.əns/us
/ˈref.ɚ.əns/
a mention ...
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(Definition ofsubtleandreferencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The phrase is asubtlereferenceto the notion of one's brain becoming waste.
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The label was designed with a kicking horse and horseshoe, asubtlereferenceto its extra kick compared to competing brands.
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Asubtlereferenceto commercialism lingers in the simple fact that it is a parcel, but the mystery of what the paper conceals seems to be more important.
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Subtle references or jokes may be inserted to the visuals for comic effect or to add additional context to the narration.
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Such subtle references freshen an on-air image, but did not substantially change the actual format commitment.
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Throughout all of his novels there are subtle references to "la violencia".
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I placed subtle references throughout the costumes in the show.
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He also noted that the episode contains countless sight-gags and some subtle references that can only be caught after repeated viewings.
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His performances included subtle references to his earlier works but with obvious influences from his more recent collaborations.
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The show often features subtle references to classic science fiction.
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Furthermore, each scene generally expresses certain, sometimes subtle references.
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Rosa enjoys including subtle references to his favorite works of fiction as well as his own previous work.
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