name-drop

Throughout, the characters routinely name-drop philosophers and authors they've obviously never read while indulging bizarre fantasies of living forever and ruling the universe as benevolent dictators.

Of course, being a journalist, Avlon couldn’t help but name-drop other journalists he’d been reading.

This special is a more modest effort, and her personal anecdotes can’t help but name-drop now that she’s better known.

The track, featuring Playboi Carti and Rich the Kid, has garnered attention for its provocative Taylor Swift name-drop.

That final name-drop — of a maverick American composer — is another useful reference point.