in reference to

Idioms and Phrases

see in regard to .

Example Sentences

Costume designer Paul Tazewell then “added in the Munchkinland sensibility” to the wheelchair via detailed Art Nouveau carvings and a velvet trim in dark red — a color integrated into many of Nessa’s looks in reference to her late mother’s dress.

From Los Angeles Times

Mahama was nicknamed "Mr Dumsor" in reference to the blackouts - "dum" means off and "sor" means on in the local Twi language.

From BBC

Police said the plotters had nicknamed the operation "green and yellow dagger", in reference to the colours of the Brazilian flag.

From BBC

The nurse told another colleague "if she were my daughter, I would’ve drowned her at birth" in reference to someone she was entrusted with taking care of.

From BBC

"The South East Stars' positive brand of cricket was an important factor in joining the club," she added, in reference to the team who formerly played at The Oval in the previous domestic structure.

From BBC