parable

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Coogler’s period piece-meets-horror parable heads into Sunday’s awards ceremony with a record-breaking 16 nominations to Anderson’s 13 nods for “One Battle.”

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Mahapatra compares humanity's limited understanding of the universe -- or lack thereof -- to a well-known parable.

From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026

Dr. Seuss’ holiday parable “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” has been a seasonal favorite since it was published in 1957, ranking among the most popular and profitable of the author’s iconic rhyming picture books.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

Cécé can be read as a portrait of contemporary Haiti, a parable about influencer culture or a distressing study of exploitation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

My father mopped his brow again and launched into the parable of the one mustard seed falling on a barren place, and the other one on good soil.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver