sayings

NOUN

maxim, proverb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

saw statement

STRONG

adage aphorism apophthegm axiom byword dictum epigram motto precept truism

Example Sentences

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The following year, Pulte even produced a slim volume annotating some of his grandfather’s sayings and quotations.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Reading Mr. Sternberg’s column brought back memories of one of my father’s many sayings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

This is one of those games where I like to wheel out one of my favourite sayings in football - these two teams have been so bad recently that they both could lose.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

One of Cronin’s favorite sayings is that everything he does is in preparation for March.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Mami just answered with one of Chucha’s sayings: Dress the monkey in silk, he’s still a monkey!

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez