Since then, the field of metaphor studies within the larger discipline of cognitive linguistics has increasingly developed, with several annual academic conferences, scholarly societies, and research labs contributing to the subject area. Some researchers, such as Gerard Steen, have worked to develop empirical investigative tools for metaphor research, including the metaphor identification procedure, or MIP.
Since then, the field of figurative language analysis within the broader domain of cognitive science has grown significantly, thanks to numerous academic gatherings, professional organizations, and research facilities that have contributed to the subject. Certain researchers, such as Gerard Steen, have endeavored to create practical investigative instruments for metaphor investigation, including the metaphor identification procedure, or MIP.