metaphorical
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Even though “war” is somewhat metaphorical here, it has always been waged like one, with military-grade equipment used to police neighborhoods, support clandestine spying operations and aid in the invasion of cities.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
If the truck and the Walkman were metaphorical beacons, a modest gold, rope necklace and Jeff Kent’s mustache were concealed anchors even when in plain sight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
This may be a Nato summit but it's the US president who's had the metaphorical red carpet laid out for him.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
His two metaphorical ships carry a heavy cargo of intellectual freight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
But if I’m accepted, then the metaphorical boat has officially set sail, no putting it off any longer.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing metaphorical
Reading: Literature - High School
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Anything But Typical
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