Somehow pardon inspiring setter’s talk about personal connection with Ximenes, perhaps? (4-4)

I believe the answer is:

name-drop

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(Other definitions for name-drop that I've seen before include "Refer to famous people in familiar way to impress" , "Mention celebrities to impress" , "Boast of acquaintance" , "Mention a famous person one knows" , "Mention celebrities as friends" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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