Figurative
Figurative adjective - Expressing one thing in terms normally used for another.
Sample and figurative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sample" instead an adjective "Figurative".
Nearby Words: figuration, figuratively
Sample
Sample verb - To put (something) to a test.
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Synonyms for Sample
Figurative and sample are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Figurative" instead an adjective "Sample".
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