sylleptic

adjective

Definition of syllepticnext
as in catachrestical

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  1. symbolic
  2. allegorical
  3. emblematic
Adjective
  • These subtle symbolic and rhetorical shifts suggest that North Korea is dissatisfied with China.
    Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • However, any change in Puerto Rico's status requires U.S. Congressional approval, making this vote largely symbolic for now.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of symbolic
Adjective
  • Or were her emotions in fact the puppets, forced to act out an illustrative action-adventure in allegorical space?
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
  • Dial created works in a variety of modes, from allegorical paintings to massive assemblages.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of allegorical
Adjective
  • The line’s nihilism is emblematic of the Cure’s early albums, which often confront the specter of death with absurdism and existential angst.
    Chris Stanton, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • That the defendants filed their meritless motion on the anniversary of Michael Crichton’s death is emblematic of the studio’s callousness and utter disregard for Crichton’s legacy.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of emblematic
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Thesaurus Entries Near sylleptic

syllabus

sylleptic

syllogism

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