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literal

[lit-er-uhl] / ˈlɪt ər əl /


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The line-up also featured Australian house and techno producer Fisher, who brought literal pyro fire to the main stage.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Her sentiment takes on a much more literal meaning when Corvette finds out that Christie ripped off one of her designs for Metro Designers’ latest collection.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It is poignant that Ms. Hruska’s book ends with a literal romance blooming from the act of translation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

A little later, he upped his game considerably with “The Wailing,” which adds ghosts, demons, dead crows and an extremely literal title.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

There were, if not literal, then theoretical yawns.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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