as in metaphorical
expressing one thing in terms normally used for another a tropological construct that no reader of the text should take literally

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Adjective
  • These installations highlight how Kansas City evolved from primarily historical statuary to a mix of conceptual and figurative public art.
    Courtney Lane, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
  • As for the current exhibition, Hood hopes people will gain a deeper awareness of figurative art and enjoy experiencing the artwork through the free exhibitions and community workshops.
    Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The company dates back to the late 1930s and is known for its sweet candles in figural shapes such as Santas, snowmen, and carolers.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The company dates back to the late 1930s and is known for its sweet candles in figural shapes such as Santas, snowmen, and carolers.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Marking the start of the solar calendar, it’s known for its anything-goes water festivities: Participants armed with water guns, buckets, and hoses splash each other in a symbolic cleansing of sins and washing away of misfortunes that allow a fresh start in the new year.
    Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Late last month, the Sudanese military regained control over Khartoum, the capital, a major symbolic victory in the war.
    Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Tropological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tropological. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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