Examples of 'not a literal' in a sentence

Meaning of "not a literal"

not a literal: Used to clarify that something should not be interpreted in its most basic or obvious sense, but rather in a more abstract or symbolic way

How to use "not a literal" in a sentence

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not a literal
Note that this quote is not a literal translation.
It is not a literal transcription of the interview.
Do not worry it is not a literal meaning.
Not a literal meaning nazi.
Of course it is not a literal threefold return.
I am talking about a psychological corner not a literal one.
This is not a literal translation.
The sealing of seven seals is not a literal seven seals.
Sisu has not a literal translation into other languages.
Some people think Satan is not a literal being.
It is not a literal interaction metaphor.
Clear Light is not a literal term.
Not a literal doorway.
It is also not a literal translation.
Not a literal animal.

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This is not a literal city.
Not a literal giant.
Also it is not a literal statement.
Not a literal monster.
But it is not a literal fire.
Not a literal story, at least not typically.
Jesus is obviously not a literal gate with a handle and hinges.
Not a literal meaning, but an emotional meaning.
Mystery Babylon is not a literal city.
Again this is not a literal fact but a way of symbolizing an essential truth.
So The Lake of Fire is not a literal place.
It is not a literal woman.
Of course, that serpent was not a literal snake.
It is not a literal city.
It must have a mask, even if it is not a literal mask.
His is not a literal view of Jesus but a metaphorical one.
The verses in the English version are not a literal translation of the French version.
It 's not a literal cost in terms of dollars.
I call it a serious history, just not a literal one.
However, it is not a literal and complete translation.
The film shows a much smaller group, so it is not a literal retelling.
It 's not a literal representation of anything.
It may be possible that this is describing a person, and not a literal reptile.
The articles descriptions above are not a literal translation from the original French articles.
Not a literal ton, just a hyperbole for how much zinc can be found.
Therefore, it is not a literal translation.
Not a literal journey where you pack things up, but a personal and spiritual journey.
And this is simply a representation, not a literal drawing here, but they align.
This is not a literal event, but is symbolic of his state of chastity.
So, the story of the life of Buddha is not a literal story.
She says she 's not a literal baby masquerading as an adult woman.
The piece references a Jesus figure in a symbolic way, not a literal one.
This disclosure is not a literal description of all embodiments of the invention ( s ).
It 's a representational image, not a literal one.
The present disclosure is not a literal description of all embodiments of the invention ( s ).

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