allegorical

adjective

Definition of allegoricalnext
1
as in symbolic

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2
as in mythological

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Recent Examples of allegorical By now, the story of the ‘Nova Knicks is almost allegorical. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 10 June 2026 Cardinale was particularly fond of the shape, which the brand used as an allegorical representation of its birth city’s many cupolas. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 Naturalists and later scientists also protested such allegorical uses of primates. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 May 2026 In the old allegorical star books, the goddess holds some spikes of wheat in each hand and her brightest star — Spica — glows in one of the ears of grain hanging from her left hand. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for allegorical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegorical
  1. symbolic
  2. mythological
  3. figurative
  4. imaginary
  5. emblematic
  6. fanciful
  7. metaphoric
  8. figural
Adjective
  • The west is symbolic of death in mythology, but also connected to the land of Elysium, the final resting place for Greek heroes.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • Just under 11 months later, Rodriguez decided to make a direct symbolic strike at China on their (sort of) soil.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of symbolic
Adjective
  • The family-friendly mythological comedy follows eight ordinary mortals who must use their collective wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, ultimately earning the legendary title of the Eight Immortals.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • Easy enough to forget, then, that mythological epics have been wildly inconsistent moneymakers for Hollywood.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 July 2026
Definition of mythological
Adjective
  • The central theme was the figurative — and literal — significance of passing the ball, including asking audience members to ponder what their passing game is like and the ramifications of being a ball hog.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • These forms, or these masses that are part figurative, part abstract—that’s also how Jarvaise built his paintings.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of figurative
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  • Anyway, Will Venable has my imaginary vote, though Mike Vasil's wizardry might be the bigger reason why the White Sox are rolling.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Her function in the movie is less goddess and more imaginary friend.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of imaginary
Adjective
  • Recent cases crumble under weight of scrutiny Hurtado-Cariaco’s story appears to be emblematic of a broader pattern – where government accounts of encounters with immigration agents crumble under the weight of later scrutiny.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Taking it further in the ’90s was Gianni Versace, whose liquid gold and silver chain-mail goddess dresses remain emblematic of the era.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Definition of emblematic
Adjective
  • Such a notion would have seemed like science fiction only a few years ago, but since the orbital data center frenzy kicked off last year, the once-fanciful prospect has become a distinct possibility.
    — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 July 2026
  • These books show the ways Black children use imagination as more than a form of escapism or fanciful thinking.
    — Brooke Harris Garad, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of fanciful
Adjective
  • Raven ended a years-long reprieve from public life by using metaphorical interpretations of water and emergence to lay out the importance of intentional solitude.
    — Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
  • In the Green New Deal discussion, though, this hypothetical meat ban effectively functioned as metaphorical shortcut for progressive political overreach.
    — David Rooney, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Definition of metaphoric
Adjective
  • The holders come in a set of two, adorned with figural bunnies.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Display of a walking staff with a figural head and wooden ladles reveal a history of carving among the cultures Lewis was raised in.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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