noun as in strong fondness

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metaphorical, fictitious, stylistic

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Example:The speaker used a metaphorical comparison to explain the complexity of the issue.

Definition:Involving the use of figures of speech in which a word or phrase means something that is not the literal definition; used for effect or meaning beyond the literal sense, often to compare unusual concepts or qualities.

From metaphorical

Example:This character in the novel is a fictitious one, with a rich but entirely imagined background.

Definition:Existing only in the imagination or in the mind; not real or actual; invented.

From fictitious

Example:The author's stylistic choice of incorporating fantasy elements into the plot added depth to the narrative.

Definition:Characterized by a particular way of expressing ideas, emotions, or techniques; associated with a specific form or design.

From stylistic