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Recent Examples of nonliteral
In addition, neurodivergent women, such as those with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, may be excluded from whisper networks because information is often shared using indirect or nonliteral language.
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Carrie Ann Johnson, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
Thirsty, even, in its most nonliteral meaning.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2021
The New York Times is concerned about its subscribers’ intolerance for opposing views, not about nonliteral terminology about opposing pages.
—Nicholas Clairmont, Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2021
Carrie Ann Johnson, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
Thirsty, even, in its most nonliteral meaning.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2021
The New York Times is concerned about its subscribers’ intolerance for opposing views, not about nonliteral terminology about opposing pages.
—Nicholas Clairmont, Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonliteral
Adjective
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Having made more than 80 onscreen appearances, the home is now a veritable Hollywood icon and has been featured Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Day of the Locust, and Blade Runner, among others.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
17 Sep. 2025
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Located about 25 miles south of Fort Myers, this family-friendly, 33-square-mile barrier island is famous for its collection of shells—especially scallop, clam, and tulip varieties—and sand dollars, forming a veritable treasure trove for collectors.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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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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“Nonliteral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonliteral. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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