metaphoric

variants or metaphorical
as in figurative
expressing one thing in terms normally used for another an author fond of such metaphorical phrases as "the desert was a fiery furnace"

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Adjective
  • Alaska’s history as a literal and figurative bridge between not only the Americas and Asia but also between Europe and Asia will gain prominence with climate change.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Danielle McKinney’s 2023 figurative painting Stand Still surged to a hammer price of $220,000, more than five times its $40,000 estimate—following competitive bidding between multiple Sotheby’s specialists on the phone.
    Robb Report, Robb Report, 18 May 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
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“Metaphoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metaphoric. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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