Religious Symbolism

adjective relating to or containing allegory, which is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one

• The novel is filled with allegorical references to historical events.
• The movie's plot has an allegorical message about the dangers of greed.
• I didn't realize the song had such an allegorical meaning until I read the lyrics.
• The painting's allegorical depiction of love and loss resonated with viewers.

noun a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one

• The novel is often seen as an allegory for the struggles of the working class.
• The movie can be interpreted as an allegory for the importance of friendship.
• That show is like an allegory for high school drama.
• Her painting serves as an allegory for the passage of time.

noun the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

• The ashes of the deceased were scattered in the garden.
• We roasted marshmallows over the ashes of the campfire.
• I can't believe you're still holding onto the ashes of that old relationship.
• From the ashes of failure, she rose stronger than ever before.

adjective split or divided into two parts, especially in a V-shaped pattern

• The cloven hoofprints in the snow indicated the presence of a deer.
• I saw the cloven hoofprints and knew a deer had been here.
• Those cloven tracks mean Bambi was here.
• The cloven opinions on the matter divided the group into two camps.

noun the direction towards which the sun rises

adjective located or situated in the east

adverb towards or in the east direction

• The sun rises in the east every morning.
• Let's meet at the cafe on the east side of town.
• I heard there's a cool party happening out east tonight.
• She always looks to the east for inspiration and new beginnings.

noun A pear-shaped fruit with sweet dark flesh and many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried

• The fig is a fruit that is rich in fiber and nutrients.
• I love snacking on fresh figs in the afternoon.
• Let's grab some figs and chill at the park.
• The decision to invest in that company was like planting a fig tree for future success.

noun a place name, typically referring to a town or city

• The town of Goshen is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture.
• I heard there's a new bakery opening up in Goshen next week.
• Let's hit up Goshen for some good eats.
• Goshen is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by travelers.

noun the study of symbols and icons in art and culture

• The study of iconology involves analyzing the symbols and imagery used in art and culture.
• Iconology is all about deciphering the hidden meanings behind symbols in art.
• I'm diving deep into iconology to understand the symbolism in this painting.
• Iconology is like decoding a secret language in art.

noun the flesh of a young sheep used as food

• The chef prepared a delicious roast lamb for the dinner party.
• I'm craving some lamb chops for dinner tonight.
• Let's grab some lamb kebabs from that food truck.
• She was like a lost lamb in the big city, unsure of where to go.

verb to cover or spread over something, like a cloak or blanket

• The mountain was mantled in a thick layer of snow.
• The tree was mantled with fairy lights for the party.
• The car was mantled in a cool matte black wrap.
• His face was mantled with embarrassment as he realized his mistake.

verb to show or represent beforehand; to foreshadow or predict

• The ancient texts prefigure the events that would unfold in the future.
• Her dreams seemed to prefigure the outcome of the game.
• The movie's opening scene totally prefigured the twist at the end.
• The early signs of conflict between the two countries prefigure a possible war.

noun a person's right hand, which is typically the hand used for writing and most manual tasks

adjective referring to the hand located on the right side of the body

• She extended her right hand to shake hands with the new client.
• I always keep my phone in my right hand because I'm right-handed.
• He's my right-hand man, always there to help me out when I need it.
• The CEO's right hand is the person who assists with all major decisions and tasks.

noun a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place

• The CEO was unfairly made the scapegoat for the company's financial losses.
• Don't be a scapegoat for your friend's mistakes.
• She always ends up being the scapegoat in our group of friends.
• The politician used the media as a scapegoat to deflect attention from his scandals.

adjective relating to or serving as a symbol

adverb in a symbolic manner

• The use of a white dove as a symbolical representation of peace is a common motif in literature.
• She wore a necklace with a symbolical pendant that reminded her of her grandmother.
• The graffiti artist used a symbolical tag to mark his territory in the urban landscape.
• The sunset painted a symbolical picture of the end of a chapter in their lives.

verb A word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'symbolizing' is a verb that indicates the act of representing or standing for something else.

• The dove is often used as a symbolizing peace and hope in many cultures.
• The red rose is symbolizing love and passion in this painting.
• The skull tattoo is symbolizing rebellion and nonconformity.
• The setting sun symbolizing the end of a chapter in our lives.

noun a stiff, sharp-pointed, straight or curved woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant.

• The thorn on the rose bush pricked my finger.
• Ouch! I got a thorn stuck in my thumb from the bush.
• I hate when I get pricked by a thorn, it hurts like crazy.
• Dealing with that difficult person is like trying to remove a thorn from your side.

noun a visual signal indicating the election of a new pope in the Roman Catholic Church

• The white smoke billowed from the chimney, signaling the election of the new pope.
• I knew the car was overheating when I saw white smoke coming from the hood.
• The barbecue was so hot, it was producing white smoke like crazy.
• When he finally made a decision, it was like seeing white smoke rise from the situation.

noun a sweet, dark-colored paste made of fruits and nuts, traditionally served during the Passover Seder

• During the Passover Seder, charoset is traditionally served as a symbol of the mortar used by the Israelites in Egypt.
• I love the sweet and nutty flavor of charoset at our family's Passover meal.
• Hey, can you pass me some of that charoset? It's so good!
• The mixture of apples, nuts, and wine in charoset represents the sweetness and bitterness of life.

noun a term used to refer to the first man and woman according to the creation story in the Bible

• The story of Adam and Eve is a well-known biblical tale.
• Have you heard the story of Adam and Eve before?
• Adam and Eve were the original power couple in the Bible.
• Their relationship was like an Adam-and-Eve situation, with temptation at every turn.

noun a proper noun referring to a specific person named Adam

• Adam's fig is a type of fruit that is known for its sweet taste and unique shape.
• Have you tried Adam's fig before? It's really delicious!
• I heard Adam's fig is the bomb, we should totally try it out!
• The story of Adam's fig symbolizes the beginning of something new and exciting.