as in parable
a story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life
Dr. Seuss's story "The Sneetches" is a telling allegory about tolerance for people's differences
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Recent Examples of allegory
The film, a blistering political allegory, is the latest in her long collaboration with Rasoulof (Goodbye, A Man of Integrity).
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
There’s been a resurgence of interest in Karen Zacarías’ 2016 comedy, a political allegory in which neighbors in a Washington D.C. neighborhood squabble over the line dividing their property.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Considering how many feel the show speaks to the rise in fascism currently taking place throughout the world, many believe the show has become adept at channeling real-world conflicts into a sci-fi allegory, but Gilroy doesn’t view his work as capturing the moment.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
Great sci-fi often serves as an allegory for current social and political issues.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
There’s been a resurgence of interest in Karen Zacarías’ 2016 comedy, a political allegory in which neighbors in a Washington D.C. neighborhood squabble over the line dividing their property.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
Considering how many feel the show speaks to the rise in fascism currently taking place throughout the world, many believe the show has become adept at channeling real-world conflicts into a sci-fi allegory, but Gilroy doesn’t view his work as capturing the moment.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
Great sci-fi often serves as an allegory for current social and political issues.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegory
Noun
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Sufi saints used stories, parables and allegories to teach spiritual truths.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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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
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But even more than that, Joe wants to be the hero of this warped fable.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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The exhibition at DuSable Black History Museum features works made by Nazareno in response to Brazilian fables that that draw inspiration from the pantheon of Orixás–a system of entities worshipped in parts of Africa and Latin America.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Guns, knives, swords, cleavers, axes, ice picks and flamethrowers will all be put to use in this tale of a revenge.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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For all that this season marks a new epoch in the tale of booming UEFA prize money, cash will be far from the thoughts of Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday evening in Munich.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Allegory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegory. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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