"reference" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Most men's fashion shows still concentrate on exquisite variations of the formal and sporty classics, with plenty of subtle colors, beautiful cravats and very discreet historical references.
- In-N-Out prints discreet references to Bible verses on their paper containers.
- The depiction of Joseph turning away in some Nativity scenes is a discreet reference to the fatherhood of the Holy Spirit, and the doctrine of Virgin Birth.
- Every so often, he slipped an anti-drug message into a song, discreet references to his past problems with heroin.
- It is a discreet reference to "necklacing," the grotesque practice of encircling a presumed collaborator with a tire and then setting it on fire.
- The papers made discreet references to the tragedy in the Canary Islands, putting forward the theory that the death of Miss Durrant had unhinged her friend's brain.
- The President made a discreet reference to the reason.
- Murray talked about his new friend often, and liked to include him-and indeed, with some discreet reference to his condition-in the speeches he was often obliged to make.
- It has some discreet sexual references and scenes and some profanity.
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