Simile. Modern Examples of Similes

What is a Simile?
A simile is a type of figurative language that expresses a comparison between two entities using comparison words.
Simile
Simile logical comparison
The foundation of a simile is a feature when the unimportant properties of the compared objects are not taken into account, only the quality which is essential for the speaker is taken.
tenor
vehicle

The tenor and the vehicle is expressed by notional verbs such as
to resemble
to remind
to appear
a disguised simile - the likeness between the objects seems less evident, and needs some effort to understand it.
The ball appeared to the batter to be a slow spinning planet looming toward the earth. (B.M.)

Modern Examples of Similes
An example of this includes a line from Rihanna’s song, “Diamonds:”
“You and I, you and I,
We’re like diamonds in the sky”
Here is an example of a simile being used in a popular American newspaper.
Happy as a Clam
This is a popular simile used in writing, and it describes someone who is extremely happy.

The Function of Similes
making writing more interesting
making writing more concise expression of comparison
giving greater significance to the text
Similes add layered meaning and interest to writing

Example of Simile:
Abe is like an old oak.
Clearly, Abe is not literally an old oak. This simile states that Abe is figuratively like an old oak. The simile is figurative to compare Abe’s qualities to the qualities of the old oak.
In this example, to say Abe is like an old oak might mean that he is experienced, strong, grounded. The exact meaning of a simile will always depend upon the context of its use.
Other examples:
Concrete box-style buildings are spreading like inkblots.
The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel.
Personality is to a man what perfume is to a flower. (Charles Schwab)
My friend is as good as gold.

Two things are compared directly by using 'like' (A is like B.).
Other possibilities are for example:
A is (not) like B
A is more/less than B
A is as … as B
A is similar to B
A is …, so is B
A does …, so does B