euphemistic

Definition of euphemisticnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphemistic
Adjective
  • The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work, with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a generous 32GB of RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase.
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • The figurative scales of justice are totally out of whack now.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • The scene is a Pyrrhic victory, however, because its self-transcending metaphorical power only emphasizes the blandly literal hour and a half that came before.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
  • In other words, the metaphorical coin must be weighted—in this case, by hominins doing things on purpose, like laying their dead to rest in the narrow, twisting darkness of Rising Star.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • Thune did not speak during the meeting but scheduled a symbolic follow-up vote that evening in which two Republicans flipped their original votes.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • This ‘Statehood Quarters’ collection is so inclusive and symbolic of this great nation.
    Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • The holders come in a set of two, adorned with figural bunnies.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • The abnormal heat has been driven by the onset of El Niño, a natural climate pattern characterized by unusually warm waters along the equatorial tropical Pacific Ocean.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • The nose offers orchard fruits and rich whiskey notes, while the palate surprises with a Kentucky-style rye character, baking spices, and tropical fruit.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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“Euphemistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemistic. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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