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using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead
- The poet’s use of figurative language painted vivid images in the reader’s mind.
- The novel's figurative descriptions brought the setting to life in a way that literal descriptions could not.
- In the figurative sense, the "mountain" he spoke of represented the challenges he faced.
- The figurative language in the song's lyrics added layers of depth and emotion to the music.
- Understanding the figurative meaning of the idiom requires knowledge of cultural context.
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representing people, animals and objects and forms as they appear in the real world
- The gallery displayed figurative art that captured everyday scenes.
- She prefers figurative painting to abstract styles.
- His figurative sculptures were highly detailed and lifelike.
- The artist is known for her vivid, figurative depictions of wildlife.
- Figurative art often tells a story through realistic imagery.
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