in reference to

Idioms and Phrases

see in regard to .

Example Sentences

That was supposed to be in reference to Oz, but it’s come to describe the senator himself.

From Slate

On the darknet, the ring advertised its illicit business with monikers such as “Drugpharmacist” and “rickandmortyshop,” in reference to the popular adult cartoon, according to prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times

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