Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exempla
Noun
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Jesus, who speaks in parables, not in dicta or dogmas, provides us with a primary instance of the power of the nonliteral tale.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026 -
On Sundays, O’Neal’s father preached hope from the pulpit, stories of his family intertwined with morals and truths and parables.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fortnum & Mason does not need a goose from Aesop’s fables to have a golden egg.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
4 Apr. 2026
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Both fables and translations are forms of constrained writing.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the course of this interview in Boulder, Baldwin enthralled an audience of hundreds with colorful anecdotes, vocal impressions and physical comedy bits.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Some users shared comedic takes on the matter, while others shared their own anecdotes of similar situations.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rather than simply representing properties, Métier Maison curates narratives—bringing together architecture, lifestyle, culture, and community to position homes within a broader, aspirational context.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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As everyday New Yorkers, their narratives embody the impact the attacks had on the millions of people who call this city home.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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