roman

Example Sentences

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After all, her next book is a roman à clef about Gala, and writing about a woman who might be in dire straits would be exploitative.

From Los Angeles Times

They call their anonymous frontperson “Vessel” and backing band by roman numerals.

From Los Angeles Times

The sparks, he said, resembed a "giant roman candle" and went from the plane's nose to its tail.

From BBC

“Did elon musk just hit the roman salute at his inauguration speech?”

From Salon

There is no more quotable novel about Hollywood than Carrie Fisher’s roman à clef, “Postcards From the Edge.”

From Los Angeles Times