Sentence examples for figurative interpretation from inspiring English sources

There are moments, too, of more figurative interpretation.

"They told me to tell the story and to try and avoid a figurative interpretation, which is perfect for me.

Religious scholars use the term qat'i ("definitive," "not subject to interpretation") when they refer to the Koranic verses (or to the authenticated Prophetic tradition, ahadith) whose formulation is clear and explicit and offers no latitude for figurative interpretation.

No matter one's inclination for literal as opposed to figurative interpretation, the stories of the Torah aim at truth, as do all religious narratives.

He concludes that, "until we have clear evidence for more than two stages, it seems best to regard the multistage theory, like the dogmas of certain religions, as permitting either a literal or figurative interpretation".

Whether you favor literal or figurative interpretations, hers is definitely not a modern fashion story, despite Elizabeth's promising start emulating French couture.

In the Proper Mode of Exposition, Vasubandhu defends the legitimacy of the Mahāyāna Sūtras against a "Śrāvaka" opponent, and defends their figurative, Yogācāra interpretation against a Mādhyamika opponent.

The works are figurative and abstract interpretations of the theme of "the quilter's kitchen".

Appropriate interpretation of figurative language involves inferring the speaker's intent by integrating word meaning with context.

"What I'm interested in is the moment between a literal interpretation and a figurative one," he explains.

The piece is no longer an inanimate interpretation of a figurative subject: it breathes, moves and follows the person it's on".