referential

adjective

ref·er·en·tial ˌre-fə-ˈren(t)-shəl

: of, containing, or constituting a reference

especially : pointing to or involving a referent

referential language

referential meaning

referentiality

ˌre-fə-ˌren(t)-shē-ˈa-lə-tē

noun

referentially

ˌre-fə-ˈren(t)-sh(ə-)lē

adverb

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The series leads with a layer of referential humor, leaning on teen slasher-movie tropes, satanic panic lore, and familiar faces like Campbell, Camp, and Milly Shapiro, the unnerving girl from Hereditary. —

Judy Berman, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 An enduring favorite, the satirical coming-of-age comedy (from director Mark Waters based on a script by Fey) has launched a bevy of endlessly quotable, referential and mimetic turns of phrase. —

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024 The Bold collection which is currently available online features avant-garde geometry and referential approach to haute joaillerie spell out an eponymous characterization of both collection and designer in blue sapphire, opal, lapis, and diamond (B-O-L-D). —

Essence, 28 Sep. 2024 The referential names of the polishes are, of course, very intentional. —

Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for referential