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Recent Examples of metaphorically
In one of the show’s most beautiful artistic choices, a flashing red light metaphorically pulls in a hint of focus high upon the center wall.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The bear is here, now, interwoven into our individual and collective lives, literally and metaphorically.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Almost metaphorically, while visiting Wales on February 26, Prince William and Kate Middleton braved the rain together.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Bigger, badder, ripped to the gills, literally or metaphorically, positive or not, the meaning is understood.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The bear is here, now, interwoven into our individual and collective lives, literally and metaphorically.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Almost metaphorically, while visiting Wales on February 26, Prince William and Kate Middleton braved the rain together.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Bigger, badder, ripped to the gills, literally or metaphorically, positive or not, the meaning is understood.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphorically
Adverb
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Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until filling is set and cake is cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The plot, spread thin to the point of breaking even at a scant 98 minutes, loosely adapts that of the original game.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Treat the produce section carelessly.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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Residents were treated carelessly, disrespectfully, insensitively.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In 2024, Abbott recalled several lots of Libre 3 sensors due to inaccurately high readings.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trump was inaccurately describing federal data.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Brzustewicz, 19, will report to the Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League imminently, then be able to move freely between the AHL and NHL levels next season.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Share a story from your childhood or help a child with a project, allowing youthful happiness to exist freely.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Metaphorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphorically. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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