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
  • Dating back an astounding sixty-five years, MAD’s iconic sequential art is symbolic of today’s new cybersecurity battlefront.
    — Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Right tackle Austin Jackson returned to practice after missing the previous two practices and tight end Greg Dulcich again wore a red jersey, symbolic of no contact.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of symbolic
Adjective
  • In what was likely a wise move, studios avoided releasing any titles last weekend to not risk falling between the imposing openings for Christopher Nolan’s mythological epic and Brand New Day.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than viewing Odysseus as a distant mythological figure, audiences experience his uncertainty, perseverance, and failures.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of mythological
Adjective
  • More of his sculptures, some figurative and others abstract, are set outdoors in the surrounding park-like grounds.
    — Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of figurative
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  • Near the end of the story, Gardner pledges to kill his imaginary son to spare him war’s toll, but backs out upon his wish to be transformed into a noble soldier.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Argentinian prairie is adorned with imaginary houses, castles and theatres as the young girls construct spontaneous, invisible cities, stories and games in which Koberidze’s likewise unseen characters could live.
    — Manahil Tahira, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of imaginary
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  • In film, this hairstyle has become emblematic, notably in Bend It Like Beckham, where Keira Knightley wears it with a short curtain crop.
    — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Broader trend The 25th District Democratic primary campaign is emblematic of a political transformation taking place across the country.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of emblematic
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  • Such talk seemed fanciful until this week, despite long-term unease with Infantino’s style and previous attempts to force through unpopular projects.
    — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But for Miami, adding Giannis and LeBron would have made Miami a legitimate East contender with championship hopes no longer fanciful or seeming far off.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of fanciful
Adjective
  • Souleymane’s journey’s is sluiced by simple but touching scenes such as his bonding with his brother sewing and with grandfather praying and metaphorical shots of the wash of the ocean on Dakar’s beaches.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • With the metaphorical jet fumes already swirling on Capitol Hill, some are at least threatening to potentially put their colleagues on the record for or against adjourning until September.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 Aug. 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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