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
Wait a second, the retort goes, the old-time adage is that to the victor go the spoils.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Cruise lines are embracing the bigger-is-better adage as more massive vessels make their way from the shipyard to the sea.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Long train trips were designed for those who understand the old adage of appreciating the journey, not just the destination.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 24 Apr. 2025
The adage ‘everyone is a developer in LA’ rings true to their story.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Cruise lines are embracing the bigger-is-better adage as more massive vessels make their way from the shipyard to the sea.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Long train trips were designed for those who understand the old adage of appreciating the journey, not just the destination.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 24 Apr. 2025
The adage ‘everyone is a developer in LA’ rings true to their story.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adage
Noun
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According to an ancient Neapolitan proverb, ‘More things happen in a day than in an entire century’.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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To butcher a proverb, if Bielsa is for you, who in that corner of England could possibly be against you?—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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As the saying goes, out with the old, in with the new.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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Adding witty sayings to the leaves of handheld fans, Knighten wanted to make a statement with her products in a fun and unique way.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
4 June 2025
Noun
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There’s no doubt his words and actions have consequences.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Proof that actions speak louder than words: last week, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez took Inter Miami’s squad to task over a streak of bad results.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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This is the sort of thing that young people think will never happen to them, but remember the maxim: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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That violates another maxim commonly taught in families, schools and religious venues everywhere: Those who can should help those in need.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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“Adage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adage. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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