Aesopian

variants also Aesopic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Aesopian
Adjective
  • Read more: The Real Danger of the Trump-Putin Summit That is not to say that the summit was chosen solely for symbolic reasons.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Feigenbaum argues the project continues largely for symbolic reasons and because of political pressure.
    Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Then again, the allegorical greenery that represents the current level of confidence in the Dodgers’ relief pitchers has looked more like a malnourished shrub in recent weeks.
    Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • His struggle is emblematic of the problem that the existing tax system poses for ordinary businesses.
    Ayushi Jindal, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The sleek rocket factory is emblematic of the new Starbase: modern, gargantuan, spaceship-like.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The literal and figurative corners cut bring the Prism’s price down to an almost-acceptable $219.99.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2025
  • In the contemporary landscape, Glasgow continues to be a crucible for innovation through alumni such as Jenny Saville, renowned for her large-scale, visceral figurative paintings that challenge conventional representations of the body.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The range is scented with their tropical Sunshine Spritz fragrance –a blend of magnolia, coconut, sandalwood, and sea salt.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The National Hurricane Center is also pinpointing two other areas for potential tropical development this week.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Aesopian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Aesopian. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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