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
  • 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
  • One-by-one the students came up to the mic to say silly phrases that Sheeran looped together to form a rhythm, earning praise from the teachers for his pedagogical skills.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Priority handles refer to usernames comprising full names, multi-word phrases, or alphanumeric combinations.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sara Shallenberger Brown was a trailblazer for the family in terms of philanthropy.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • 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 28 Oct. 2025.

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