Metonymic example sentences

Related (9): metonymy, synecdoche, association, allusion, allegory, analogy, metaphor, hyperbole, personification

metonymic

definition

  - adjective form of metonymy

me·ton·y·my

noun

metonymy (noun) · metonymies (plural noun)

  - the substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the track for horse racing.

Synonyms

metonymy, simile, metaphor, trope, conceit, here

"Metonymic" Example Sentences

1. He was a master of metaphor and metonym.
2. Metonymic expressions are often used in language.
3. Metonymic substitution is a common literary device.
4. Metonymic symbols can be used to convey meaning.
5. Metonymic thinking is an important part of communication.
6. Metonymic associations can be used to create a vivid image.
7. Metonymic language is often used to create a sense of familiarity.
8. Metonymic references can be used to evoke emotions.
9. Metonymic language can be used to create a sense of unity.
10. Metonymic devices are often used to convey a message.
11. Metonymic imagery can be used to create a vivid picture.
12. Metonymic phrases can be used to suggest a larger meaning.
13. Metonymic references are often used to describe a situation.
14. Metonymic words can be used to emphasize a point.
15. Metonymic phrases can be used to illustrate a concept.
16. Metonymic language can be used to provide a new perspective.
17. Metonymic symbols can be used to evoke a particular emotion.
18. Metonymic references can be used to make a comparison.
19. Metonymic terms can be used to convey a feeling or mood.
20. Metonymic devices can be used to create a sense of irony.

Common Phases

Time flies; Life is short; Make hay while the sun shines; All's well that ends well; Nothing lasts forever.

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