euphemisms

plural of euphemism
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
  • Its pointed lyrics and dark metaphors have led many to dissect not only Swift’s personal experiences with industry executives but the broader realities facing young artists in the music business today.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Certainly Lockwood’s skill with metaphors has not waned.
    Paul McAdory, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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  • The email obtained by NPR instructs employees working on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to avoid using about a dozen words and phrases, many of which are central to their work.
    Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The quirky phrases are super fun, and the knit design is adorable.
    Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dodgers’ offense can’t hit Sánchez’s changeup The Phillies’ ace did not need long to set the terms of engagement against him.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • While major pro sports leagues feature a stable arrangement, with unionized players negotiating a CBA and collectively bargained terms exempt from antitrust scrutiny, the opposite is true in college sports.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Euphemisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemisms. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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