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or catachrestical
as in symbolic
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Adjective
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Then, as with West Germany’s previous World Cup triumph, there was a symbolic defeat.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025 -
The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ciel Dubai Marina This record-breaking approach is emblematic of the intent and sheer bombast with which Dubai is reshaping the travel and tourism market, with a strong focus on foreign investment and wealthy visitors.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the bigger sense, the pick is emblematic of why the Patriots have one of the worst rosters in the NFL.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When 1984 was published in 1949, the novel was seen as an allegorical take on the Soviet Union.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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The heavily allegorical fantasy is notable for its heavy use of philosophical and Biblical symbolism, and touches on themes common in Oshii’s other works, particularly the relationship between dreams and reality.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Catachrestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catachrestic. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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