Sentence examples for clever reference from inspiring English sources

The title of "The Insurgents" is a clever reference to the rebellious, Petraeus-led faction within the American military, not to the guerrilla fighters American soldiers fought abroad.

The moniker was a clever reference to "sun pictures," early photographic prints made in sunlight, but it also branded him as a traveling, outdoor photographer.

John Gaden is brilliant, not just as Duncan but also as a child, the casting of an older actor a clever reference to this boy being tragically old before his time.

While to English ears at least its name sounds like a clever reference to its remoteness, it is in fact a nod to the legendary Norwegian king, Hedin, who is believed to have fought here.

One of the first tasks the Gallegos researchers undertake when the agency begins a campaign is clarifying who the "bull's-eye target" is — whether the ads should be aimed most directly at Learners, say, for whom some clever reference to their newness in the United States might help.

They'd worked all their lives, they'd worked hard in hospitals (Mrs Cobb had been a fine disinfectant-scented nursing sister before she retired in 1987), in schools (old Mrs Coleman had been a fine teacher of 10-year-olds before she retired in 1979), in libraries (Bea had been a clever reference librarian with a voice whose strength was its steady quietness, before she'd retired in 2001).

More power-ups, an endless structure and lots of clever references to the original make this a joy.

There are so many clever references to current events and social manias that it could be said to be about everything.

As a result, we've seen a lot of clothes that, if stripped of their adornment or clever references, would reveal very little thought or craft, and would, in fact, have the one-dimensional quality of a magazine picture.

The piece as a whole, too, is steeped in atmosphere, with some lovely surreal touches that recall the dreamlike aesthetic of David Lynch or Terry Gilliam, and some clever references to real computer games.

Only four of the six buildings have been completed but it's worth visiting to appreciate their swirling lines, colourful layers and clever references to the old town buildings (00 34 881 997 565; cidadedacultura.org; free).