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as in metaphors
a way of describing or explaining one thing by means of describing another with which it shares certain points or qualities
The teacher used the analogy of a common pipeline to explain bandwidth on the Internet.
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as in similarities
resemblance in certain points or qualities between two or more otherwise unlike things
The study made note of analogies between human and ape social behavior.
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Recent Examples of analogies
There are few better analogies for success for an entrepreneur than summoning lightning at will.
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Many actors hone and build these skills as an athlete would, and not surprisingly, given her career as a professional boxer, a litany of boxing analogies find their way into the actor’s process.
—Lily Gladstone, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
The fact that fascism remains (for good reasons) toxic in Europe and North America makes analogies with the interwar period politically fraught.
—Justin Casey, Foreign Affairs, 19 Jan. 2023
Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Many actors hone and build these skills as an athlete would, and not surprisingly, given her career as a professional boxer, a litany of boxing analogies find their way into the actor’s process.
—Lily Gladstone, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
The fact that fascism remains (for good reasons) toxic in Europe and North America makes analogies with the interwar period politically fraught.
—Justin Casey, Foreign Affairs, 19 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analogies
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Your product's or service's actual benefits are likely dramatic enough without resorting to metaphors about releasing wild forces.Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Both stories could serve as metaphors for the beguiling, febrile experience of reading Murakami’s best fiction.Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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With four generations comprising the workforce today, there are clear differences and similarities to inform space design that works for all, not just some.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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These countries can offer skilled, cost-effective technology talent and are attractive due to cultural similarities, time zone alignment and favorable educational infrastructure.Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Efficacy of post-market therapeutics and devices to support effective regulatory approvals and reimbursements.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consider a digital detox, like unplugging from devices for an hour each evening.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Analogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analogies. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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