Sentence examples for an apparent reference to from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(5)

an ostensible reference to

an overt reference to

an evident reference to

an obvious reference to

an apparent relation to

The phrase "an apparent reference to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that something seems to refer to or suggest something else, but the reference may not be definitive or clear.
Example: "The author makes an apparent reference to historical events that shaped the narrative."
Alternatives: "a seemingly related mention of" or "an unclear allusion to".

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The abbreviation "leg" is an apparent reference to the State Legislature.

The New York Times

Junior," an apparent reference to a new generation of Nazi sympathizers.

The New York Times

Although that was an apparent reference to Dr. Bodnar, the letter did not name him.

The New York Times

Some were marked to be "opened in case of Saracens", an apparent reference to Muslims.

The Times

Steve," an apparent reference to Steve Kappes, the agency's former deputy director.

The Washington Post

MTN blamed "legal and regulatory issues", an apparent reference to Mukesh's efforts to prevent the deal.

The Economist

"The co-founder came from Nebraska," he said, in an apparent reference to Evan Williams.

The New York Times

She cited "differences of views" on sanctions, an apparent reference to resistance from Russia and China.

The New York Times

But, in an apparent reference to the plan, he said, "peace is worth giving him the chance".

The New York Times

The letters "AC" are an apparent reference to Mr. Cuomo, a longtime family friend of the Dopps.

The New York Times

I don't need to tell you who was working with them before," – in an apparent reference to the CIA.

The Guardian

More suggestions(15)

an oblique reference to

an explicit reference to

an apparent effortlessness to

an innocent reference to

an unprovoked reference to

an implied reference to

an apparent policy to

an awkward reference to

an apparent desire to

an inaccurate reference to

an erroneous reference to

an apparent protest to

an apparent threat to

an apparent instruction to

an outdated reference to

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