sayings

NOUN

maxim, proverb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

saw statement

STRONG

adage aphorism apophthegm axiom byword dictum epigram motto precept truism

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.

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

Highlander Hart's sister, Jamie Hart-Dobbs, still vividly remembers one of his regular sayings about Army life: "They taught me how to go to war, they didn't teach me how to come back from it."

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

She leans forward and whispers one of her favorite sayings: “Camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente.”

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez