: a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
She reminded him of the adage: "A penny saved is a penny earned."
Examples of adage in a Sentence
that old adage, “the early bird gets the worm”
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That adage was put to the test for much of Monday’s game at Kauffman Stadium, where the Royals lost 7-4 to the Reds.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
As the adage goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, right?
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Perhaps even Trump is keeping in mind the famous Wall Street adage: Don’t bet against the U.S. consumer.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
When describing his country's economics, Navarro drew on a political adage coined by campaign strategist James Carville.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
As the adage goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, right?
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Perhaps even Trump is keeping in mind the famous Wall Street adage: Don’t bet against the U.S. consumer.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
When describing his country's economics, Navarro drew on a political adage coined by campaign strategist James Carville.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for adage
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“Adage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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