Sentence examples for delicate allusion from inspiring English sources

There is a delicate allusion to what might be called their conjugal intimacy – Robin says it is a matter of Diana "doing all the work" – although the business of other bodily functions is not shown.

Mr. Siza's projects are notable for a delicate weave of allusions to specific regions and cultural figures.

Chalk drawings, wall carvings, and beautifully delicate works on paper intercede in time through sly allusions to overshadowed artists and writers, such as Sol Plaatje, the ANC organizer who translated Shakespeare into Tswana.

Do you think that Flaubert was being intentionally provocative in his omission of a direct allusion to Emma and Rodolphe's inevitable discussion of the delicate issue of untangling their cords?

This is storytelling that works splendidly enough at face value, but is deepened and distinguished by wry, sly allusions to media outrage culture, diversity awareness and even (with the most delicate of touches) the Black Lives Matter movement.

Allusion or empty threat?

The military allusion is telling.

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The allusion was odd, perhaps.

Very delicate.

(Note Woody Allen allusion).