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metonymy 

(Gr. metonymia "changing of name") is a trope in which the name of a thing is replaced by the name of an associated thing. One name is used instead of another.
the following types of metonymy are differentiated:
1. the abstract stands foe the concrete
2. the container is mentioned instead of the contents
3. the material instead of the thing made of it
4. the maker of the thing made
5. the instrument is put for the agent
6. a part is put for the whole (synecdoche)
he had several Picassos (paintings of Picasso). (metonymy)
we need some new faces (metonymy) around here.
his pen (metonymy) is rather sharp (about an author).
he sat just near the cold green eyes (metonymy).
metonymy by Saiane March 19, 2011
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Noun

(1) The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant, for example suit for business executive, or the track for horse racing. A thing or concept is referred to by the name of something closely associated with that thing or concept. Figure of speech.
"When are we going to the field?" The field is a metonym of a Baseball Park

" I want to go to the movies!" The movies is a metonym of the theater.

"This is a fantastic dish!" Dish is a metonym of the food item on the dish.
"The White House" White House is a metonym of the Executive Branch of the United States.
metonym by 4NtH0N7 May 31, 2022
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Metonymy 

Linear timeline in which the meanings of whole words are synthetic (additive) in the future; and convergent (conflationary) in the past.

In contrast the phonemes (phonetic parts) of words are synthetic (additive) in the past; and convergent in the future.
Metonymy is an instance of the contrapositive nature of material dualism.
Metonymy by sandraxine September 1, 2018
It's a fucking synonym of the word synonym.. Learn something you big ass motherfucker with gay haircut and gay personality.
Can you tell me the synonym of the word synonym?
Yeah, it's metonym... (Dumb asshole gay person)..

Moronymous 

One who incites trouble or engages in toxic speech, or unwaranted insult anonymously.
I told human resources about the homophobic note left on my desk by moronymous.
Moronymous by Emogenome February 15, 2019

meronyca 

A kind, amazing, beautiful & caring person
Meronyca is the kindest person you will ever meet. she is amazing and beautiful on the outside, and perfect in the inside. if you know a Meronyca, she is sure to be kind and caring.
meronyca by Ddunz August 18, 2021