sylleptic

Definition of syllepticnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sylleptic
Adjective
  • In this case, that ball happens to be the complex that serves as the symbolic seat of the nation’s vibrant, messy, questioning, deeply political and hugely alive arts and culture scene.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • While the raw metal value of Olympic medals is small compared with the millions of dollars athletes invest in training, their collective and symbolic value often far exceeds their material worth.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The opening scene, which hints at the allegorical nature of the story (written by Çatak, Ayda Meryem Çatak and Enis Köstepen), features respected theater actress Derya (Özgü Namal) on stage before a packed audience.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Maybe this skin-crawler is a creepy, allegorical drama about delusional paranoia.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The most emblematic case connected to him is that of General Alberto Bachelet, father of former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet, who died after being tortured by the dictatorship.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Steele’s particular courtship of Epstein was also emblematic of a specific social culture at the time, inseparable from the broader context of New York science publishing.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Sylleptic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sylleptic. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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