- a variation of metaphorical.
metaphoric
Example Sentences
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Klee was a metaphoric artist who consistently combined universal themes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
But, because it’s not about kids, it can be less metaphoric.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
In the United States, golden statuary is rare and usually metaphoric — the Oregon Pioneer, the Golden Driller, the Spirit of Communication.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
As in all sports novels, climbing offers the characters a framework for living, and Mr. Tallent magnifies every aspect of its metaphoric potential.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
This begat a tradition of colorful but useless metaphoric descriptions that preoccupied physicians for centuries.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
