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noun • the longest division of geological time • an immeasurably long period of time • (Gnosticism) a divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe | ||||
| 37% | 5 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton | ||
noun • informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) verb • use slang or vulgar language • fool or hoax • abuse with coarse language | ||||
| 26% | 6 | Often used as a metaphor for time passing | ||
noun • European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage | ||||
Metaphor For A Tedious Tract Of Time
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EONS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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EONS
Updated: June 27, 2025
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1 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton
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20 Jul 2010 | New York Times / 20 Jul 2010 |
2 | A metaphor for a situation that gets worse or more out of control as time goes on | |
3 | Lift consumes power — time to start a tedious walk
The Guardian Cryptic -
09 Apr 2010 | The Guardian Cryptic / 09 Apr 2010 |
4 | Long time metaphor
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19 Mar 1998 | New York Times / 19 Mar 1998 |
5 | Metaphor for a tedious, futile effort
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14 Mar 2015 | New York Times / 14 Mar 2015 |
6 | Often used as a metaphor for time passing | |
7 | Tedious approach to time limit
The Guardian Cryptic -
13 Feb 2013 | The Guardian Cryptic / 13 Feb 2013 |
