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allegorical

[al-i-gawr-i-kuhl, -gor-] / ˌæl ɪˈgɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈgɒr- /
ADJECTIVE
symbolic
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
not representative untypical


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The earliest are three allegorical scenes about the senses from c. 1624-25, when he was just shy of 20.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

The drawings emphasize the allegorical side of Ahab’s monomaniacal hunt, fixing the characters in expressive, statuesque postures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

For Zigmont, the dog is not only an allegorical concern, but also a truly practical one.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

Smith brings an empathic eye to other artists, from the allegorical Toyin Ojih Odutola to the subversive Kara Walker.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

A less allegorical symbol may be found under Atlas and Justice, on the floor of the Town Hall.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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