as in metaphors
a mild or pleasant word group of words that is used instead of one that is unpleasant or offensive
using "eliminate" as a euphemism for "kill" She spoke in euphemisms when recounting the expletive-laden tirade.
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Noun
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That’s a heavy load to balance — on top of a slew of symbols and metaphors.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025 -
This is a series that has always operated as absurd speculation, where broad metaphors about life and science get posited amid techno beats and car chases.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Learning basic phrases in a local language is a sign of respect when traveling abroad.—
Wilson Santiago Burgos,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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With Grandma continues that tradition, featuring Creole phrases and translations as well.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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According to Goldstein, the current issues with eVTOLs operating without pilots are a mixture of regulatory, infrastructure in terms of communicating with other aircraft and controllers on the ground, and consumer acceptance.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Euphemisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemisms. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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