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
  • The movie adaptation is also rife with metaphors about boys becoming men and overcoming life-or-death circumstances to make it out the other side.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • These metaphors revealed how patience, agility, resilience, and sovereignty can underpin modern venture strategies.
    Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, domain names are appreciating assets, and their value tends to grow over time, especially in relation to emerging industries or trending phrases.
    Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Many kids find repeating these phrases satisfying, or silly, or just plain fun to say, Estevez says.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The terms are frequently referenced by video game streamers.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Israel hit Doha, Qatar, an ally that has been hosting peace talks, neutralizing the president’s effort to persuade Hamas to accept terms for a ceasefire.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Euphemisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemisms. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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