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Antonomasia

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"The Great Emancipator" is a well-known antonomasia for Abraham Lincoln.
His nickname "The King" is an antonomasia for his dominance in the boxing ring.
In literature, "The Bard" is a well-known antonomasia used for William Shakespeare.
When people talk about the Mona Lisa, they are referring to the antonomasia of a painting.
When someone says "he's a real Don Juan," they are using antonomasia to refer to a great seducer.
The phrase "the Bard of Avon" is an example of antonomasia.
"The Mona Lisa of the East" is an antonomasia for the Taj Mahal.
"The Sunshine State" is an antonomasia for Florida.
"The Iron Lady" is an example of antonomasia for Margaret Thatcher.
The King of Pop is an antonomasia used for the famous musician Michael Jackson.
"The Emerald Isle" is a well-known antonomasia for Ireland.
The "City of Light" is an antonomasia for Paris.
"The Virgin Queen" is an antonomasia for Elizabeth I.
"The Rocket" was an antonomasia for Maurice Richard in hockey.
"The Golden State" is an antonomasia for California, due to its association with the California Gold Rush.
"The Father of the Nation" is an antonomasia for George Washington.
"The King of Pop" was an antonomasia used for Michael Jackson due to his popularity as a musician.
When someone says "I am no Casanova," they are using antonomasia to refer to the famous lover.
The term "Benedict Arnold" is sometimes used in antonomasia to refer to a traitor.
"The Motor City" is a famous antonomasia for Detroit.
In "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," Aslan is an antonomasia for Jesus Christ.
"The City of Light" is an antonomasia for Paris due to its reputation for beauty and elegance.
"Herculean effort" is an example of antonomasia where the name "Hercules" is used to refer to great strength.
"The Eternal City" is an antonomasia used for Rome due to its historical significance.
"The King of Pop" was a well-known antonomasia for Michael Jackson.
When someone says "she's a real Cinderella story," they are using antonomasia to refer to a rags-to-riches tale.
The phrase "the city that never sleeps" is an antonomasia used to describe New York City.
"The Bard of Avon" is an antonomasia commonly used to refer to William Shakespeare.
"The Bard of Avon" is a common antonomasia for William Shakespeare.
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