metaphor

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But the metaphor runs deeper than a single motion.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The ’90s-themed attic, which he says is a metaphor for his mind, serves as the backdrop for his latest project: a podcast called “Big Bro With Kid Cudi,” premiering Wednesday via Wave Sports and Entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If a black swan is a metaphor for rare, unpredictable market events, then it’s only the energy market that is seeing black-swan style price dynamics, they say.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

It’s consistently executed, balancing history and layered metaphor with sweeping cinematography and a score that contributes as much to its electrifying storytelling as Ryan Coogler’s writing and directing.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

This metaphor leaves behind a single vivid picture.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner