metaphor

Example Sentences

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Larkins, who is also an English teacher, believes sports is a metaphor for life and likes quoting athletes, philosophers and musicians to motivate his players.

From Los Angeles Times

She leans into the culinary metaphor when asked about her secret sauce.

From Los Angeles Times

Or, if that metaphor doesn’t appeal to you, how about a late-inning relief pitcher warming up in the bullpen?

From Salon

Is the show a metaphor about the encroachment of AI?

From MarketWatch

The year 2025 was more tumultuous than any silly football game and its accompanying overwrought metaphors.

From Los Angeles Times