variants
or metaphorical
as in figurative
expressing one thing in terms normally used for another
an author fond of such metaphorical phrases as "the desert was a fiery furnace"
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Adjective
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Anything — weeds, stoplights, peeling paint — can inspire her bright, intense figurative paintings.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025 -
Shapiro created many of these in the early part of his career, responding to the then-current craze for huge abstract pieces with tiny figurative forms.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The company dates back to the late 1930s and is known for its sweet candles in figural shapes such as Santas, snowmen, and carolers.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
26 Nov. 2024
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The company dates back to the late 1930s and is known for its sweet candles in figural shapes such as Santas, snowmen, and carolers.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
26 Nov. 2024
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“Metaphoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphoric. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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