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Adjective
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Among regime critics, the new leader’s lack of presence – both literal and figurative – has prompted ridicule.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026 -
View gallery - 4 images Many cultures explore the idea of a figurative third eye that enhances perception.—
Etiido Uko
March 14,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Keeping this in mind, continue ahead for mind-bending travel destinations—some covered in mist, yes, others of the metaphorical variety.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wright said the platform avoids comparing metaphorical apples to oranges and instead translates it into apples to apples.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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As development continues, the race between humans and machines may soon extend beyond symbolic comparisons.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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So while the floor debate may get heated, any vote that takes place on the bill is mostly symbolic, and all-but-certain to fail.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The holders come in a set of two, adorned with figural bunnies.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, giving in to January’s grayness — both literal and figural — is not the only option.—
Morayo Ogunbayo,
AJC.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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The Calabrese family turned the weekend into a mini vacation, trading a warm and tropical destination for the big dance in rainy Philadelphia.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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With plenty of pristine tropical beaches, lush landscapes, beautiful ancient ruins, and vibrant cultural scenes, there is so much to discover and explore within Southeast Asia.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Euphemistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemistic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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