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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

He has written poetry since high school, peppers social media with inspirational sayings and donates time and money to several charities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

We remember the heritage of it and one of our sayings and values that we go for is 'do it for the girls'.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

One of my favorite sayings is that there are no silver bullets in medicine.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2025

She was as busy as a bird dog, one of her own favorite sayings.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck