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as in symbolical
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as in mythological
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Recent Examples of allegorical
Coogler presents a provocatively Africanist view of Black American experience, and does so with exuberant inventiveness; the uncompromising political essence of his allegorical vision is expressed with aesthetic delight.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Margaret Atwood’s dystopian allegorical novel didn’t over-explain the U.S.’ descent into fascist theocracy and thus left itself open to interpretation — so open that even American conservatives were able to claim it as a warning about Muslim fundamentalism.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Among the most devastating losses were a series of allegorical murals by the Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Harvey incorporates a current ad poster in which Bert Lahr’s devil proffers a bag of Lay’s potato chips, but nothing may be more allegorical than snaky Lula’s endless supply of apples.
—J. Hoberman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Margaret Atwood’s dystopian allegorical novel didn’t over-explain the U.S.’ descent into fascist theocracy and thus left itself open to interpretation — so open that even American conservatives were able to claim it as a warning about Muslim fundamentalism.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Among the most devastating losses were a series of allegorical murals by the Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Harvey incorporates a current ad poster in which Bert Lahr’s devil proffers a bag of Lay’s potato chips, but nothing may be more allegorical than snaky Lula’s endless supply of apples.
—J. Hoberman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegorical
Adjective
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Their remaining hope is a mythological performance from one of their legendary figures.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Many of the most striking features perch above the street with statues of mythological figures and animals adorning rooftops and ledges.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More symbolic may be the dagger tattoo on his left forearm.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Honora also pointed to the symbolic nature of the pope's ancestry.—
Elizabeth Thomas,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The imaginary elements of the story — the witches, and the university — stem from growing up with my father, and reading novels by Julio Verne and Emilio Salgari.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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New York is a realm of fantasy and myth, obsession and resentment, fear and bewilderment for many who’ve never set foot in it; and many who live here also purvey and perpetuate some version of the imaginary city.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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However, a fanciful title charge would collapse in November and early December in a period where Spurs picked up one point from five league matches.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Glancing at goals specifically, catching Erling Haaland’s unprecedented 36 in one campaign looks fanciful.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Public lands are figurative common ground, uniting people across the country.—
Tracy Stone-Manning,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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However, all was not lost for Stewart’s figurative niece.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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The Broader Economic Context Bienvenue’s story is emblematic of a growing trend among young professionals abandoning rigid corporate structures in favor of entrepreneurial freedom.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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And the decision was emblematic of a trend that’s been accelerating over the last decade or so, according to data laid out in the study.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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“Allegorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegorical. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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