Symbolism

noun the top of something, especially a mountain or hill

verb to reach the highest point or level

• The sun rose over the crest of the mountain, casting a warm glow over the valley below.
• We hiked to the crest of the hill to get a better view of the sunset.
• I can't believe we made it to the crest of the wave before wiping out!
• Her emotions were at their crest, ready to spill over at any moment.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The handwriting on the wall clearly indicated that the company was facing financial ruin.
• I saw the handwriting on the wall when my boss started hiring new employees for my department.
• Once I saw the handwriting on the wall, I knew it was time to start looking for a new job.
• The sudden drop in sales was the handwriting on the wall for the failing business.

adjective relating to or using metaphor; figurative

• The author used a metaphorical language in his novel to convey deeper meanings.
• She described her feelings using a metaphorical comparison to a rollercoaster.
• I didn't get his metaphorical joke about the chicken crossing the road.
• The painting was a metaphorical representation of the artist's inner struggles.

noun a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is considered to be divine intervention

• The doctors described the patient's recovery as nothing short of a miracle.
• It's a miracle that we found parking right in front of the restaurant.
• I can't believe she aced that test, it's like a total miracle.
• The way she effortlessly juggles work, family, and hobbies is a miracle in itself.