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noun • a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as') | ||||||||
| 38% | 5 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton | ||||||
noun • informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) verb • use slang or vulgar language • fool or hoax • abuse with coarse language | ||||||||
| 29% | 3 | Metaphor's cousin: Abbr. | ||||||
noun • A simulation or simulator. | ||||||||
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SIMILE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SIMILE
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1 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton
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20 Jul 2010 | New York Times / 20 Jul 2010 |
2 | Iconic metaphor for keen-eyed watchfulness
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29 Nov 2022 | New York Times / 29 Nov 2022 |
3 | Metaphor's cousin
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30 Dec 1990 | New York Times / 30 Dec 1990 |
4 | Metaphor's cousin: Abbr.
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17 Oct 1979 | New York Times / 17 Oct 1979 |
5 | Metaphor for quick-spreading success
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12 Mar 2015 | New York Times / 12 Mar 2015 |
6 | Often used as a metaphor for something pure and beautiful | |
7 | Relating to extended metaphor |
