metaphorical

Example Sentences

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That’s why I want to recommend a quirky, metaphorical way of thinking about investing when uncertainty is this high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But with oil returning to the $100 precipice, private credit markets beset by liquidity concerns, and bond investors back on inflation watch, it may not be long before the metaphorical dams start leaking.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Sophie, especially in that night, the mask makes her brave and courageous; when she takes off the physical mask, that’s when the metaphorical mask actually comes into play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Morgan is caught in a dilemma of when to land her metaphorical punches.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 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