At the end of the 17th and the beginning of the 18th century, some Jesuit missionaries embraced figurism, interpreting the I Ching as a repository of Christian prophecy and prioritizing work with the Qing emperor over engagement with the Chinese literati.

The artist's figural sculptures conveyed emotions through simplified human forms.

When she said the project was a sinking ship figurately, she meant it was failing, not literally submerged.

Medieval tapestries often feature complex figurations that blend mythological scenes with everyday life.

The figurativeness of his poetry revealed a depth of emotion that literal language could never capture.

He snoozed his alarm and missed the meeting, so it figures.

As a meticulous figurer, Daniel always double-checked every calculation before presenting the budget.

The new polymer is highly figurable, allowing designers to create complex components with ease.

The figurers adjusted the estimates before the meeting.

Researchers debated the figurability of the new concept before attempting to model it.