Metonymically example sentences
Related (5): Symbol, Emblem, Sign, Representation, Token
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
simile, metaphor, trope, conceit, here"Metonymically" Example Sentences
1. Metonymically, the White House is a symbol of the President of the United States.2. Metonymically, Wall Street is a symbol of the American financial system.
3. Hollywood is metonymically associated with the film industry.
4. The term 'the press' is metonymically used to refer to the news media.
5. Metonymically, the Vatican is a symbol of the Roman Catholic Church.
6. Metonymically, the Pentagon is a symbol of the United States Department of Defense.
7. Metonymically, the Kremlin is a symbol of the Russian government.
8. The term 'the City' is metonymically used to refer to the financial district of London.
9. Metonymically, the United Nations is a symbol of international cooperation.
10. Metonymically, the Louvre is a symbol of the French art world.
11. Metonymically, the Forbidden City is a symbol of Chinese imperial power.
12. Metonymically, the Whitehall is a symbol of the British government.
13. Metonymically, the Capitol is a symbol of the United States Congress.
14. Metonymically, the Kremlin is a symbol of the Russian government.
15. Metonymically, the Kremlin is a symbol of the Russian presidency.
16. Metonymically, the Kremlin is a symbol of the Russian political system.
17. Metonymically, the Kremlin is a symbol of the Russian state.
18. Metonymically, the Kremlin is a symbol of Russian authority.
19. Metonymically, the Kremlin is a symbol of Russian power.
20. Metonymically, the Kremlin is a symbol of Russian influence.
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