How to Use allude to in a Sentence
allude to
phrasal verb-
Which Harris alluded to near the end of the 30-minute sit-down.
— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2024 -
Combs, an Asheville native, first alluded to the benefit concert in a social media post late last month.
— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024 -
The fashion-forward Chartreuse alludes to trends in streetwear and athleisure, perfect for introducing small but impactful pops of color into the home.
— Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024 -
In the film, there’s no alluding to the two having gone through any type of breakup.
— Sean Abrams, Men's Health, 11 Aug. 2023 -
Stone has alluded to being a victim of child abuse in the past.
— Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024 -
While the Skydance deal is dead, as Robbins alluded to there is still a chance of a deal.
— Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2024 -
The clip alludes to the film through the three characters trying to escape this room–utopia, will, and the future.
— Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 -
Howard even alludes to it feeling like the 1999 Matrix sci-fi film by the Wachowskis.
— Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 31 Jan. 2024 -
The scene most likely alludes to the NFL’s coverage of the pop star during the 2023 season.
— Michaela Zee, Variety, 11 Feb. 2024 -
Shields had previously shared the video in April 2020 along with an outtake that alludes to the many takes the pair shot.
— Kaitlyn Huamani, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023 -
Many of these works allude to forms of violence and the trauma that results.
— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2024 -
On the right, a skateboarder performs a trick in the air above a break dancer, alluding to two of the newest sports in the Olympics’ lineup.
— Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024 -
And, as Skipper alluded to, if the offense does hold up its end of the bargain, the Crusaders could be quite the force come late fall.
— Shane Hoffmann | , oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2023 -
In the message, the sender allegedly comments on Rexha’s weight and alludes to a breakup.
— Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2023 -
Madonna has yet to confirm if the post is, in fact, alluding to the upcoming film.
— Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2024 -
The brooch’s design appeared to allude to Murphy’s role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in the film.
— Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024 -
But on the first day of court, both sides alluded to their earlier battle.
— Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 10 Sep. 2024 -
This is despite the fact that the series never once mentions or alludes to her diet, weight, body shape, or size.
— Alex Light, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2023 -
But what remains of the pyramid is the monumental mound that alludes to its great size and power.
— Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024 -
Nicole spoke to Rolling Stone about Alma, which alludes to much of her heartbreak following her split with Trueno ahead of the project’s release.
— Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023 -
Lukas was alluding to rain in the forecast for Saturday.
— Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024 -
The hair strands open up to her fantasy-like makeup look, alluding to tree branches and vines in a garden.
— Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024 -
The next part of the caption alluded to perhaps recent struggles in the Underworld star’s life.
— Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024 -
As Steves alluded to, no trip to Athens is complete without a visit to the Acropolis.
— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2024 -
Just last week Stenberg donned a black cut-out dress by Oude Waag–this moment alluded to the duo leaning on method dressing again.
— Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 May 2024 -
Spot these pretty patterns in the master bedroom, where waves of green leather allude to trees and nature, bringing the outside in.
— Katharine Sohn, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2024 -
Children and seniors got in for $13.13, alluding to her lucky number.
— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Nov. 2023 -
The 43% alludes to the chances of a thunderstorm hitting a specific location in the valley.
— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2024 -
The economist on Thursday again alluded to the idea of trying to keep U.S. Steel in domestic hands.
— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 29 Mar. 2024 -
The social media star, who shares a daughter named Kobe with Williams, alluded to his death in a recent TikTok post.
— Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
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