In present day Japan, "alchemy" is only used metaphorically; to refer to improper means of making money by politicians or religious hucksters with no morals or shame.
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Metaphorically
Synonyms for "metaphorically" (10 found)
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Adverb(1 words)
as it were
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Adverb(2 words)
Noun(1 words)
most state government-like
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14 total sentences available.
"Literally" can literally mean "metaphorically". "Literal" meaning "metaphorical" is also a literal irony.
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Are you speaking metaphorically?
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This was said metaphorically.
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