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as in mythological
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Recent Examples of allegorical
Downright shocking in its life force, Caravaggio’s allegorical painting is unlike anything that came before or after.
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Tobias Grey, Air Mail, 27 Dec. 2025
The creepy premise comes preloaded with allegorical potential.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
With its metaphorical feet held over the allegorical fire by NASA, SpaceX has released a new, simplified plan to build a lander to put US astronauts back on the Moon now that the competition for the spacecraft has been reopened due to delays.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Within the pages of the allegorical book, books bring soulmates together, and this intriguing read asks readers to ponder the nature of influence and accountability.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
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Tobias Grey, Air Mail, 27 Dec. 2025
The creepy premise comes preloaded with allegorical potential.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
With its metaphorical feet held over the allegorical fire by NASA, SpaceX has released a new, simplified plan to build a lander to put US astronauts back on the Moon now that the competition for the spacecraft has been reopened due to delays.
—New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Within the pages of the allegorical book, books bring soulmates together, and this intriguing read asks readers to ponder the nature of influence and accountability.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegorical
Adjective
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In this case, that ball happens to be the complex that serves as the symbolic seat of the nation’s vibrant, messy, questioning, deeply political and hugely alive arts and culture scene.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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While the raw metal value of Olympic medals is small compared with the millions of dollars athletes invest in training, their collective and symbolic value often far exceeds their material worth.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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In addition to castles, the Highlands is home to a veritable cornucopia of mythological creatures, the most famous being Nessie of course.—
Patti Nickell,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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While the french fry and pineapple consumption sounded like a delicious, slightly mythological, and high-caloric theory, there might be something to it, well sort of.—
Angela Hatem,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The smaller, figurative collages are somewhat easier to grasp at first glance.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Valentine’s Day, a holiday that fills hearts with figurative longing and passion — and literal foodstuffs, like chocolate.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Your brain treats heartbreak like a physical injury That crushing feeling in your chest isn’t imaginary.—
Kyra Dahring,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lugers tilt to an imaginary track.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the book, Pratt portrays himself as an emblematic Southern California character, obsessed with crystals and burritos, New Age notions and get-rich-quick schemes, self-mythology and the power of celebrity.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The flap over news that this would be the NFL’s halftime entertainment is emblematic of the MAGA movement’s naked disinterest in much beyond a deciding say in the messaging of America’s largest platforms.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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But instead of brushing out the curls, Fox left them as-is, giving her look a sweet, fanciful twist.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Carmichael began cooking in New York after moving from Barbados, celebrated in his fanciful parade of curry, coconut, and chiles.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Bad Bunny also pulled a few other tricks out of his metaphorical hat for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Putting, say, ceramist Magdalene Odundo on the same metaphorical pedestal as artist Huma Bhabha is another.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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However, giving in to January’s grayness — both literal and figural — is not the only option.—
Morayo Ogunbayo,
AJC.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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The figural birds are crafted in platinum and 18-karat gold with gemstones — appearing to perch upon the wearer.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Allegorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegorical. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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