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
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Recent Examples of parable
Sufi saints used stories, parables and allegories to teach spiritual truths.
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Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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
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Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parable
Noun
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Both as high-intensity nail-biter and sharp political allegory, the 2002 feature remains among the most influential horror of the 21st century.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Gender dynamics depicted through the prism of allegory and magic realism.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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As funny as its title suggests, Clam Down transcends its conceit to create a personal fable of transformation, family lore, natural history, and adaptation.—
Literary Hub
June 2,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2025
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Highlights this week include four of the greatest R&B divas to ever do it on one stage at Barclays Center, Rena Butler’s take on Aesop’s classic fable with Parsons Dance at The Joyce and a must-see immersive art exhibit in Chelsea celebrating Rolling Stone magazine.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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Where Bailey lands is probably going to tell the tale of his career.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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The page lists half a dozen directorial projects Ford is attached to, including ferry disaster tragedy Wahine out of New Zealand, fantasy tale The King of Light – The Order of the Dark Gods, and comedy Food Fight.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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“Parable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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