allegorical
adjective
al·le·gor·i·cal
ˌa-lə-ˈgȯr-i-kəl 
-ˈgär-
1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of allegory
allegorical paintings
allegorical meanings of images
allegorical symbols of our culture
2
: having hidden spiritual meaning that transcends the literal sense of a sacred text
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Or were her emotions in fact the puppets, forced to act out an illustrative action-adventure in allegorical space?
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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
Director Neill Blomkamp is best known for his gritty, allegorical sci-fi films.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
Not that this was Tolkien’s approach; his style is more mythic than allegorical.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
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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
Director Neill Blomkamp is best known for his gritty, allegorical sci-fi films.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2024
Not that this was Tolkien’s approach; his style is more mythic than allegorical.
—Caitlin Penzeymoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Allegorical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allegorical. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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