motto
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.
See Examples For:
“The department is in free fall. My motto is ‘Help is on the way,’” Villanueva said, prompting nods of affirmation from the three dozen or so professionals in attendance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Her motto is "don't panic, be prepared", she says.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Along with the International Olympic Committee’s official motto of “Faster, Higher, Stronger — Together,” each organizing committee uses a slogan to share its vision for the Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
That’s the motto of the Texas Longhorns and Texas soldiers’ cry in the Battle of Gonzales, which kicked off the Texas Revolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
It was the state motto of Virginia: “Thus always to tyrants.”
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
The team writing the mottoes for next year’s batch of Sweethearts has already developed a new theme aimed at that demographic sweet spot.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2023
We’ve broken quietude in new ways, re-examined what we thought we knew, carried phrases as mottoes, or leverage.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
The company mottoes, which also include “Join Forces” and “Win Fair,” were written by a woman who previously worked at Coach.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 20, 2018
One of Miss Brennan’s mottoes was “If it ain’t broke, fix it anyway.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 2, 2018
It became one of Elizebeth’s favorite mottoes, too.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Even when the season felt like a shadow of what it once was, her voice — her methods, her mottos, her insistence that anyone could learn — persisted.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2025
One of Sheinbaum’s mottos: “Collaboration, coordination, without subordination. ... Sovereignty is not negotiable.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2025
“In adopting their mottos, symbols, and ethos on the field of friendly strife, we seek to emulate their application of these characteristics to defeat our rivals,” the school said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
Rings engraved with French chivalric mottos were fashionable between 1400 and 1500.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2023
Granddad is the sort of person who has mottos.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
Vocabulary lists containing motto
"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling
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!
Because of Winn-Dixie
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!
Divergent
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!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word