proverbial
Example Sentences
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But instead of proverbial smoke rising above Citi Field, Tucker, who turns 29 on Saturday, will land in Chavez Ravine’s batter’s box — the latest marquee free-agent signing by the two-time defending World Series champions.
From Los Angeles Times
At some point, the proverbial Rubicon will be crossed, and there may be serious cause for alarm.
From MarketWatch
French superstar Kylian Mbappe was hammering the goals in but the team rarely flowed in attack, with too many cooks spoiling the proverbial broth.
From Barron's
This year, the Golden Globes are a multi-day affair, with an inaugural “Golden Week” serving as a proverbial pregame for Hollywood’s party of the year.
From Los Angeles Times
His goal, he says, is to end the evening with a proverbial arms-in-the-air win.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
