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Recent Examples of nonliteral
Jesus, who speaks in parables, not in dicta or dogmas, provides us with a primary instance of the power of the nonliteral tale.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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.
—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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Tony season in New York is a veritable marathon for theater-folk, who are besieged by invites to countless classy events in succession.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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There were so many people living in the city, a veritable world of men and women.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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But for the food historian, this is a marvelous insight into the symbolic role this particular item took on as the Renaissance gave way to the Reformation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Obviously, calls from Democratic politicians for Boutros’ resignation are merely symbolic.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Cardinale was particularly fond of the shape, which the brand used as an allegorical representation of its birth city’s many cupolas.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Naturalists and later scientists also protested such allegorical uses of primates.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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“Nonliteral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonliteral. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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