metaphor
noun
a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”
metaphors
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pluralof metaphor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He describes the scene in similes and metaphors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Game changer" is the i Paper's verdict as "Europe tackles Infantino" – continuing with the football metaphors.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Who can’t learn from the life lessons soccer offers — and I’m not talking about the obvious geopolitical metaphors?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
As horror metaphors go, this malediction is one we know all too well.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
Soon I’m filling page after page, making lists of people and foods and places I miss, describing them using metaphors like Mrs. Brown taught us.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
