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Recent Examples of metaphorically
On April 15, 1836, the rebel army approached a crossroads, both literally and metaphorically.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Successful entrepreneurs focus on their core strengths and stay centered, adjusting only when necessary (or when metaphorically getting kicked in the ribs).
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
Brooks Ghost Max 2 Running Shoe The Brooks Ghost Max 2 are going to sweep you off your feet — metaphorically, of course.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 July 2025
The day mothers of all kinds receive their flowers (metaphorically and literally) is nearly here.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Successful entrepreneurs focus on their core strengths and stay centered, adjusting only when necessary (or when metaphorically getting kicked in the ribs).
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
Brooks Ghost Max 2 Running Shoe The Brooks Ghost Max 2 are going to sweep you off your feet — metaphorically, of course.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 12 July 2025
The day mothers of all kinds receive their flowers (metaphorically and literally) is nearly here.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metaphorically
Adverb
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Diamondback Moth: Small brown caterpillars just 0.5 inches prior to pupation in loosely woven cocoons on the underside of brassica leaves.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Transfer to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Children roam freely, and elders are embraced as essential members of the community.—
Chrissy Tracey,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Laws intended to prevent excessive exploitation went mostly unenforced in the rural northwest, allowing the continuation of what was virtually a chattel system in which workers could be bought, sold, and transported freely.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Metaphorically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphorically. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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