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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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The song includes one of Arteta's favourite sayings - "make it happen".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

My exposure to this all stems from being around salespeople who were not competent and didn’t have a clue in how to sell, so they fell back on trite sayings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Even if you’re not a Christian, you’re probably familiar with the Holy Week sayings and characters that illustrate the worst of humanity.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2025

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

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2025

“Hard work doesn’t guarantee success, only no regrets,” Seven said automatically, reciting one of her parents’ favorite Ravenskillian sayings.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega