metaphors
Example Sentences
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Ms. Lee almost never uses figurative language—similes, metaphors, symbolism or anything that gives prose layering and subtext.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
When the themes get more abstract—“Synesthesia,” “The Mythology of Fear”—we’re looking at metaphors for the human condition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
The movie’s metaphors are mixed; its sense of purpose is poetic and assured.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Game changer" is the i Paper's verdict as "Europe tackles Infantino" – continuing with the football metaphors.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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
