metaphor
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That is the last we see or hear of that dirty business, which might as well be a visual metaphor for this docuseries’ shortcomings.
From Salon β Jul. 24, 2026
As in all things, Falstaff is led by his belly, a gargantuan metaphor for his gluttonous nature.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 23, 2026
"It's beautiful, it's like a metaphor," Apostol said.
From Barron's β Jul. 8, 2026
The potluck metaphor is more than a charming way to talk about food.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 2, 2026
It was a perfect metaphor for their lives.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Who can’t learn from the life lessons soccer offers — and I’m not talking about the obvious geopolitical metaphors?
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 20, 2026
As horror metaphors go, this malediction is one we know all too well.
From Salon β Jun. 18, 2026
Sound may also generate meaning, according to one theory, through nonverbal metaphors, “as a way of seeing and hearing.”
From The Wall Street Journal β May 15, 2026
It found this system had been unwittingly incentivised to mention goblins, gremlins and other creatures more in metaphors.
From BBC β Apr. 30, 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
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