analogy
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.
No, the analogy can’t take us that far; there are no ingredients here, just a calculation you could, in principle, do by hand.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
It’s not Nixon going to China, but there’s some analogy there that it basically rings more true for me coming from him.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Dimon’s analogy is inaccurate — cockroaches are highly resilient insects that have survived for hundreds of millions of years.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Getting what Mr. Xi likes about the analogy?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The analogy of the storage battery has been used: ATP represents the charged, ADP the discharged battery.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing analogy
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Literary Devices & Figures of Speech - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Vocabulary of the Common Core
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
