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figuratively
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in a way that is more imaginative, symbolic and not its literal meaning
Example
The architect designed the building figuratively, incorporating elements that symbolized growth and innovation.
The artist painted the stormy sky figuratively, using dark and swirling strokes to represent inner turmoil.
The leader used the mountain as a metaphor figuratively, representing the challenges the team needed to overcome.
In a fierce political debate, the candidate figuratively promised to put his opponent's arguments to the sword with his compelling rhetoric.
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