Thesaurus results for PARABLE

parable

noun

ˈper-ə-bəl

as in allegory

a story intended to teach a basic truth or moral about life the parable in which the repentant sinner is compared to the returning prodigal son who is welcomed home

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Recent Examples of parable In the parable of the cave, in the Republic, Plato compares human beings to cave dwellers who never see the sun, but perceive everything by shadowy firelight. —

Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026 What kind of message would prime Jeezy have presented without the pyrex parables in tow? —

Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2025 The wordplay is as colorful as the sonics are sedate, tag-team player parables sailing over production seeking a slippery middle ground between East and West Coast throwback jams. —

Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025 The musical features a ragtag group who help Jesus tell various parables. —

Mo Rocca, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for parable

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Noun

This is finally an allegory of humanity’s needs beyond food, water, and shelter.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
There are allegories that can be read about fear of the unknown breeding cruelty and exploitation, but Disclosure Day is first and foremost a propulsive yarn with thematic roots in hope, truth, empathy and perhaps even spirituality.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026