- plural of metaphor.
metaphors
Example Sentences
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“The Whale” is subtler on stage than it is on screen; its metaphors work better in the theater’s buoyant atmosphere for which they were conceived.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 9, 2026
Ads feature Leon guiding chief executives across mountains and rivers that double as metaphors for the risks posed by AI.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 13, 2026
"Game changer" is the i Paper's verdict as "Europe tackles Infantino" – continuing with the football metaphors.
From BBC β Jul. 31, 2026
As horror metaphors go, this malediction is one we know all too well.
From Salon β Jun. 18, 2026
Some people are so wild about metaphors that they can’t resist using them in pairs.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
