Sentences with METONYMICAL
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"In literature, using a character's name to represent their personality is a metonymical device."
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"The phrase 'the Crown' is a metonymical expression for the monarch."
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"Referring to a business district as 'Wall Street' is a metonymical way of referring to the financial industry."
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"Using 'the White House' to refer to the entire U.S. government is a metonymical usage."
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"In art, using the color red to symbolize passion is a metonymical choice."
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"Describing a country's power by mentioning its military strength is a metonymical approach."
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"Using 'Hollywood' to refer to the American film industry is a metonymical usage."
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"In poetry, using 'the setting sun' to evoke sadness is a metonymical device."
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"Her use of the term 'crown' in reference to the monarchy is metonymical."
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"The term 'White House' is metonymical for the U.S. presidential administration."
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"In literature, a 'suit' is often metonymical for a businessman or executive."
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"The phrase 'all hands on deck' is a metonymical expression used to mean everyone should help."
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"The word 'crown' is metonymical for the power or authority of a monarch."
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"The term 'Madison Avenue' is metonymical for the advertising industry."
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"The phrase 'in the boardroom' is a metonymical expression often used to mean decision-making at a high level."
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"The word 'pen' is metonymical for writing or authorship."
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"The term 'Downing Street' is metonymical for the British Prime Minister and their staff."
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"The phrase 'the press is reporting' is a metonymical expression used to mean that journalists or media outlets are reporting."
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"The word "Washington" is a metonymical reference to the U.S government."
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"Using "Hollywood" as a metonymical term is common to refer to the American film industry."
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"When someone mentions "the crown", they are using a metonymical expression to refer to the monarchy."
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"Using "Wall Street" as a metonymical term is common to refer to the financial industry."
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"In sports, saying "the pitch" is a metonymical way of referring to the soccer field."
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"When people use the term "the pen" as a metonymical reference, they mean the writing profession."
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"The phrase "in the press" is a metonymical expression to refer to journalism and news organizations."
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"Using "Madison Avenue" as a metonymical term is common to refer to the advertising industry."
