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
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Everything here is figurative and on paper, which levels the playing field and connects the artists to each other.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2024 -
Taking your furry relative outside not only provides you with a (literal and figurative) breath of fresh air, but your family might even see your secretly selfish wish for alone time as a noble act of kindness.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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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But for his own figural edification, Degas made lots of small sculptures, mostly of dancers, horses and bathers, subjects that also populated his paintings.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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According to an article by Piedmont Healthcare, resolutions often serve as a symbolic reset button, fueled by a surge of dopamine.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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In terms of the film’s relevance, the narrative sets up a symbolic situation that offers a glimmer of hope.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Tropological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tropological. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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