adage
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As the age-old adage goes, “too much of a good thing is a bad thing.”
From Salon • May 7, 2026
"I think about the adage, 'What gets measured gets managed.' An aspirational goal in mental health would be to combine subjective experience with objective biological testing," said Perez.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
“Hardware is hard,” says the old Silicon Valley adage, and in the age of AI, that might be Apple’s biggest advantage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
As the old deep value investment adage goes, don’t call it a comeback.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Cotton’s story illustrates, in many respects, the old adage “The more things change, the more they remain the same.”
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing adage
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
