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as in mythological
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Recent Examples of allegorical
The opening scene, which hints at the allegorical nature of the story (written by Çatak, Ayda Meryem Çatak and Enis Köstepen), features respected theater actress Derya (Özgü Namal) on stage before a packed audience.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Maybe this skin-crawler is a creepy, allegorical drama about delusional paranoia.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
In Baraka’s play, Clay and Lula serve as allegorical representations of Black assimilation and white supremacy, respectively.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Similarly, Urbano’s gigantic tableau vivant calls up an indeterminate realm that contains both truth and fiction—in this case, not only to materialize allegorical motifs but also to comment on changing notions of masculinity, gender, and the patriarchal inheritance of art and architecture.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Maybe this skin-crawler is a creepy, allegorical drama about delusional paranoia.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
In Baraka’s play, Clay and Lula serve as allegorical representations of Black assimilation and white supremacy, respectively.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Similarly, Urbano’s gigantic tableau vivant calls up an indeterminate realm that contains both truth and fiction—in this case, not only to materialize allegorical motifs but also to comment on changing notions of masculinity, gender, and the patriarchal inheritance of art and architecture.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allegorical
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Since 2002, the show has been closely associated with Hollywood Boulevard, where the red carpet runs alongside the Walk of Fame and, for one night a year, the area becomes the symbolic center of the film industry.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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For now, there is no opening date – only a sign, and commitment, and in a recovery defined by uncertainty in a community where these moments are deeply symbolic.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But in the excitement over human exploration of the moon, the meanings behind the missions' namesakes and the mythological figures that inspired them can get lost.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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On their last night together before Raissa leaves, the two stumble upon a strange portal that transports them to the island of Nakali, which is filled with mythological creatures pulled from Filipino folklore and mythology.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
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And just a figurative trolley ride away, at the Heinz History Center, visitors can step inside the neighborhood itself, exploring original sets and props from the beloved series.—
Christopher DeRose,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Among regime critics, the new leader’s lack of presence – both literal and figurative – has prompted ridicule.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Bartle replied that the two Kansas Cities were really one big city, separated only by an imaginary state line.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the Williams-Paisley household, even an imaginary man can cause a marital kerfuffle.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The apparent split between Rubio and Vance on the Iran war is emblematic of the divide starting to cleave within the Republican Party.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Fractures are emerging in the GOP The apparent split between Rubio and Vance on the Iran war is emblematic of the divide starting to cleave within the Republican Party.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Méliès would take the artform in a more self-consciously fanciful direction – into science fiction and fantasy.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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April Fools' Day was a thing back then, too — and of course, other fanciful stories that might have gotten Chicagoans riled up have turned up since.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the Passover Seder also commences the 50-day historical journey to Mount Sinai, the metaphorical site where the Jewish people received the Torah, the laws and traditions that gave shape to their journey, their culture and societal structure.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the first half, the house is haunted in a metaphorical sense.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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The number distilled the North Beach revue (which closed New Year’s Eve 2019) famous for its oversized figural hats, musical parodies and fairy-tale characters into 11.5 minutes.—
Culture Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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The holders come in a set of two, adorned with figural bunnies.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Allegorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegorical. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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