Imagery and Symbolism

Imagery

Imagery noun - The ability to form mental images of things or events.
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Synonyms for Imagery

Symbolism and imagery are semantically related. in metaphors topic. In some cases you can use "Symbolism" instead a noun "Imagery". popular alternative

Nearby Word: image

Symbolism

Symbolism noun - The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning.
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Synonyms for Symbolism

Imagery and symbolism are semantically related. You can use "Imagery" instead a noun "Symbolism". popular alternative

Both words in one sentence

  • Faux Symbolism aka: What Do You Mean Its Not Symbolic Cody Jenson's discovery of a motorcycle in Survival of the Fittest, a mundane occurrence tooled up with as much symbolism and imagery as was humanly possible.
  • Theatre / Elisabeth The 2005 Vienna revival is very fond of puppet symbolism/imagery.
  • Music / Rihanna Surreal Music Video: "Diamonds", which is has plenty of unexplained imagery and symbolism throughout.
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