oblique reference

Examples (10)

• His speech contained an oblique reference to the recent scandal, but he avoided direct accusation.
• She made an oblique reference to their past disagreements, causing an awkward silence.
• The novel's opening chapter includes an oblique reference to a historical event, hinting at its significance.
• During the meeting, he offered an oblique reference to budget cuts, which worried the staff.
• The artist often incorporates oblique references to classical mythology in her modern works.
• His joke was an oblique reference to a famous movie scene, which few people caught.
• We tried to decipher the oblique references in the ancient text, searching for hidden meanings.
• She communicated her discontent with an oblique reference rather than confronting the issue directly.
• The director's latest film is full of oblique references to political figures, inviting interpretation.
• An oblique reference can be more powerful than a direct statement, allowing the audience to draw their own conclusions.