metaphors
Example Sentences
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And I wasn’t entirely thrilled with “Backrooms” getting lost in the maze of its metaphors, either.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
Ads feature Leon guiding chief executives across mountains and rivers that double as metaphors for the risks posed by AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Being the kind of person who adorns themselves compulsively opens you up to a slew of corny metaphors that, against your will, feel deeply relevant to you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
One of President Donald Trump's favorite metaphors is that he's got the cards -- that through the might of the United States and his own acumen he can overpower any adversary.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
“Really? Huh. Here I was looking for symbolism and metaphors and, um . . . sometimes a duck is just a duck!”
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
