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Sentences with ANTONOMASIA

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"The phrase 'the Big Apple' is an example of antonomasia."
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"Calling someone 'Einstein' to imply intelligence is an instance of antonomasia."
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"In literature, authors often use antonomasia to create memorable characters."
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"The nickname 'Iron Lady' bestowed upon Margaret Thatcher is a well-known antonomasia."
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"Using 'Ivan the Terrible' to refer to a person with a cruel nature is an antonomasia."
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"The term antonomasia comes from the Greek words 'anti' and 'onomasia'."
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"In Shakespeare's play, Romeo is an example of antonomasia when he refers to Juliet as the sun."
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"The phrase 'the Bard' as a way to refer to William Shakespeare is an instance of antonomasia."
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"Using 'the King of Pop' to talk about Michael Jackson is an antonomasia."
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"Referring to a politician as 'the Great Communicator' is an example of antonomasia."
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"Many cultures have their own antonomasia examples and nicknames for prominent historical figures."
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"In ancient Greece, 'the Father of Medicine' was an antonomasia for Hippocrates."
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"Creating a new nickname or epithet for a person is a form of antonomasia."
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"Using 'the Master' to refer to a skilled artist or musician is an instance of antonomasia."
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"By using antonomasia, writers can convey complex ideas in a concise and impactful manner."
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"In literature, antonomasia is commonly used to give a well-known character a nickname."
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"One famous example of antonomasia is referring to William Shakespeare as 'The Bard'."
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"In the sentence 'The King of Pop passed away', 'The King of Pop' is antonomasia for Michael Jackson."
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"Using antonomasia can add depth and characterization to the language of a story."
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"An example of antonomasia in film is calling the villain 'The Joker' instead of using his real name."
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"In everyday language, people often use antonomasia when referring to someone by their occupation or role."
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