An objection is sometimes made to the effect that we literalize these scriptures which are intended to be metaphorical and spiritual.

This is the work in which Wagner seems almost to literalize the figure of speech that Baudelaire employs in his Tannhauser essay.

Literalizing the home-media theme, the site was designed as a visit to Tim's house.

Banjo has literalized that ongoing process in both its band name and forthcoming self-titled debut, due out June 17.