as in proverb
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
that old adage, "the early bird gets the worm"
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Recent Examples of adage
So far, his orchards were on pace with the adage of reaching 15-25% bloom by Valentine’s Day.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
And in general, Núñez Vicente is a believer in the old adage that there’s no such thing as bad publicity.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
That old adage, ‘Retire without debt,’ may be going the way of the electric typewriter and rotary phone.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
But as the adage goes, nothing in life comes for free.
—Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
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Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025
And in general, Núñez Vicente is a believer in the old adage that there’s no such thing as bad publicity.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
That old adage, ‘Retire without debt,’ may be going the way of the electric typewriter and rotary phone.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
But as the adage goes, nothing in life comes for free.
—Dimitar 'mix' Mihov, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adage
Noun
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The German proverb, roughly translated into English, means: Steady dripping caves the stone.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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But remember, where there’s fire, there’s smoke, which may be a reversal of the standard proverb but is highly relevant here.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This saying certainly comes into play plenty when referees spot the ball either past or before the first down marker.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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That’s because in this new age of on-again, off-again tariffs, there’s no saying when your package will be delivered — if at all.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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During the Ash Wednesday homily, which had been prepared for the pontiff, the substitute celebrant opened with words of solidarity and gratitude for Francis.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Even Marquette coach Shaka Smart, as time ran out on UConn’s 72-66 victory, had kind words.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And Jim came up with a maxim for the ones about politics.—
Al Franken,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
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Here, 18 members of Forbes Coaches Council share powerful maxims, sayings, phrases and adages founders can turn to when challenges arise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Adage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adage. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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