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Recent Examples of nonliteral
In addition, neurodivergent women, such as those with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, may be excluded from whisper networks because information is often shared using indirect or nonliteral language.
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Carrie Ann Johnson, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
Thirsty, even, in its most nonliteral meaning.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2021
The New York Times is concerned about its subscribers’ intolerance for opposing views, not about nonliteral terminology about opposing pages.
—Nicholas Clairmont, Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2021
Carrie Ann Johnson, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2023
Thirsty, even, in its most nonliteral meaning.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2021
The New York Times is concerned about its subscribers’ intolerance for opposing views, not about nonliteral terminology about opposing pages.
—Nicholas Clairmont, Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonliteral
Adjective
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Just as MrBeast has turned Greenville, North Carolina, into a veritable company town, Deon wants to turn Birmingham into a true production hub.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Today, this eclectic store is a veritable treasure trove of reclaimed building materials, vintage home and garden décor items, and upcycled furniture.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Blinky became a symbolic picture for real-world commentary regarding the dangers of mutation and nuclear waste, and in 2011, a real-life three-eyed wolf fish was caught near an Argentinian nuclear plant, per ZME Science.—
Zoe Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Inside was a large, red object that turned out to be creepily symbolic.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Within the pages of the allegorical book, books bring soulmates together, and this intriguing read asks readers to ponder the nature of influence and accountability.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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Many of the biblical references including the rider of the pale horse, come from the Book of Revelation, which is ostensibly about the second coming of Christ and judgment day has also been viewed by many as an allegorical commentary on first century Christianity and Rome.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Nonliteral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonliteral. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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