They use "like" in a non-Valley Girl way Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 26, 2023 · 23-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 26, 2023 · 23-Across · 7 letters
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a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as')
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