as in allegory
a story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life
the parable in which the repentant sinner is compared to the returning prodigal son who is welcomed home
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of parable
While Jesus may have used parables and the Apostle Paul used letters, Francis used social media to spread the Gospel.
—
John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Entire chapters of the gospels are devoted to Jesus’s sermons, parables, and private conversations with His disciples.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 20 Apr. 2025
Netflix's sci-fi anthology series mines our modern age for thought-provoking (and often terrifying) parables.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Absurd parables like this one have been taken seriously by some of the loudest voices in Silicon Valley, many of whom are now warning that AI is an existential risk, more dangerous than nuclear weapons.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parable
John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
Entire chapters of the gospels are devoted to Jesus’s sermons, parables, and private conversations with His disciples.
—Dominic Pino, National Review, 20 Apr. 2025
Netflix's sci-fi anthology series mines our modern age for thought-provoking (and often terrifying) parables.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Absurd parables like this one have been taken seriously by some of the loudest voices in Silicon Valley, many of whom are now warning that AI is an existential risk, more dangerous than nuclear weapons.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for parable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parable
Noun
-
The collection of films—from unsettling horror and feminist thrillers to cosmic punk epics and political allegories— celebrates the ways Asian cinema defies convention.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
-
What begins as a character study morphs into an allegory of human greed and climate change.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The film, which won the jury prize at the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film festival, is a hilarious fable about trying to lead a creative life and failing miserably at making ends meet.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
24 May 2025
-
But even more than that, Joe wants to be the hero of this warped fable.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
The revelation of Izzy and Ferd’s son is sketchy; a suicide tale lacks a set-up or point; intriguing female bonds are underwritten; and all-too-familiar tropes associated with spousal violence weaken the work.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 June 2025
-
If your job has been affected, or fear automation may come next, this isn’t a cautionary tale.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Parable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parable. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share