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metaphors

NOUN

figure of speech, implied comparison

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analogy image symbol

STRONG

allegory emblem hope metonymy personification similitude trope

Antonyms

WEAK

plain speech

Example Sentences

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As for animal metaphors, the squid has been joined by the cockroach.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The Godzilla movies, whether American or Japanese, are metaphors for the ravages of warmongering and the despondence of those powerless to escape its wrath.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Extremely online observers came up with bizarre metaphors to characterize Anthropic’s heroism and pushed Claude to the top of the app-store charts over the weekend.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

It was vintage Fury - long answers and drifting metaphors.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

She is irritated and peeved and just plain over it, over every metaphor from storm clouds to raging rivers, and she used to love metaphors.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti