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Meanings of figure (figures) in English

Portuguese
ornamento
Catalan
figura
Spanish
figura
Wikidata

The visual representation of a person or an object.

ornamento
Catalan
figureta
Wikidata

Representation of humans, animals, or mythical beasts, in any medium.

Related terms
figureta
Portuguese
corpo
Catalan
cos humà
Spanish
figura

Alternative names for the body of a human being.

corpo
Portuguese
metáfora
Catalan
trop
Spanish
imagen

Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense.

metáfora
Synonyms
Examples for "trope"
Examples for "trope"
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However, this standard Silicon Valley trope was met with instantaneous backlash Monday.
Wired
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But the SBW trope does not allow for that type of flexibility.
Ebony
3
In a different and unintended sense, the trope couldn't be more apt.
Reuters
4
I can't think of any other director who has employed this trope.
The Irish Times
5
Dunne's enthusiasm for a renaissance isn't just some sort of dramatic trope.
The Irish Times
1
Oh, well, I was simply using a figure of speech, High Lord.
Magic Kingdom for Sale - SOLD!
2
Indicate the figure of speech used in each of the following sentences:
The Art Of Writing & Speaking The English Language / Word-Study ...
3
This keeping of distance was no mere figure of speech for her.
East of the sun
4
That is no mere figure of speech: it is an actual truth.
Sermons on National Subjects
5
He had not thought it was more than a figure of speech.
Mixed Magics
Usage of figures in English
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State police, the Yobe government and others have all given different figures.
Reuters
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New housing figures out today tell an interesting story, particularly about Auckland.
Radio NZ
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Europe has produced many figures who told us this was the case.
Reuters
4
The figures suggest Spain's other seven nuclear power stations will remain open.
Reuters
5
A number of Irish public companies will report annual figures this week.
The Irish Times
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However, the problem is that the figures can no longer be believed.
The Irish Times
7
The end result is the new line of Star Wars action figures.
Wired
8
Europe will also report regional manufacturing PMI figures later in the session.
Reuters
9
French figures last week showed its economy stagnated in the second quarter.
The Irish Times
10
She said the figures demonstrate visitor confidence thanks to excellent market campaigns.
Radio NZ
11
Police figures reveal there is a domestic violence callout every four minutes.
Radio NZ
12
It is therefore not surprising that unconfirmed figures circulate today, it said.
Reuters
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Opposition figures are quick to point to two possible reasons for this.
The Irish Times
14
Photo: AFP The National Health Commission released the updated figures for Friday.
Radio NZ
15
EU figures have expressed concern at the position of the Johnson government.
The Guardian
16
Gavin Ellis discusses the new Prime News; and the latest circulation figures.
Radio NZ