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Recent Examples of nonliteral
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.
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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
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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Big mistake: Kitchens get plenty dirty already, but the top of your refrigerator can be a veritable dust trap.—
Lauren Phillips,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit alleged a veritable shopping list of offenses including breach of contract, unjust enrichment, forgery and wrongful conversion of property.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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During the Soweto Uprising, one photo became symbolic of resistance against apartheid.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The very structure of the museum is symbolic of this.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Harvey incorporates a current ad poster in which Bert Lahr’s devil proffers a bag of Lay’s potato chips, but nothing may be more allegorical than snaky Lula’s endless supply of apples.—
J. Hoberman,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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Despite its allegorical significance about paganism, the snake myth has persisted unquestioned.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Nonliteral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonliteral. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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