literal

Example Sentences

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Television has long been referred to as the electronic hearth, but the yule log’s ubiquity in the streaming era shifts that notion into oddly literal territory.

From Salon

He is said to control a path to the “Infinite Land,” which turns out to be a literal stairway to heaven.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It’s lived a literal lifetime. Such a shame to lose it,” said one Reddit user, commenting on a post discussing the planned demolition.

From Los Angeles Times

“Look at his daughters. I’m not saying this movie is literal, but I think Bob and Willa’s dynamic was so important to Paul as someone who has mixed-race daughters. He gets it.”

From Los Angeles Times

The literal salvation of humanity may depend on it.

From Salon