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Metaphorically

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ad. In a metaphoric manner; not literally; by means of metaphor.

ad. Used to draw attention that what follows is a metaphor, not to be taken literally

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

In a metaphorical manner or sense; by way of metaphor; not literally.

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ad. in a metaphorical manner

Word Usage

"Perhaps they mean to use the term metaphorically, but in the Nixon White House there was an actual list, compiled by Chuck Colson at the behest of John Dean."

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