An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
The book is full of [allusion]s to Shakespeare.
He made a subtle [allusion] to his past.
Her speech was filled with classical [allusion]s.
A thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses; a deceptive appearance or impression.
The magician created the [illusion] of a floating person.
The mirror created an optical [illusion].
He had no [illusion]s about his chances of success.
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