metaphorical
Example Sentences
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Gravy wasn’t always metaphorical; it was just dinner.
From Salon
He's poured a metaphorical can of Australian beer over the novel by converting Tolstoy's prose into a lingo that wouldn't sound out of place in the popular Aussie sitcom Kath & Kim.
From BBC
He remained a symbol of resistance to Hichilema’s austerity measures—one reason there’s a metaphorical match being played over his literal legacy.
This is a question being asked by millions of Americans on both sides of the metaphorical tracks.
From MarketWatch
This is a question being asked by millions of Americans on both sides of the metaphorical tracks.
From MarketWatch
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