as in sayings
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 adages
More than 5,000 of you wrote in with adages that were wise, moving and often funny — from the golden rule to the importance of always wearing clean underwear.
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Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Well enough with the seasonal adages, let’s get into the news.
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Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
One of Payton’s most frequent adages is that the worst place to be on the field is behind the quarterback.
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Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
Includes quirky facts, adages, advice, quotes and proverbs, as well as articles about mistletoe, bird nests, perennials, timekeeping, recipes and more.
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Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
The last one – the last out of a game, say, or the last victory in a playoff series – is considered the hardest one to achieve, if old adages and the like are to be believed.
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Well enough with the seasonal adages, let’s get into the news.
—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
One of Payton’s most frequent adages is that the worst place to be on the field is behind the quarterback.
—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
Includes quirky facts, adages, advice, quotes and proverbs, as well as articles about mistletoe, bird nests, perennials, timekeeping, recipes and more.
—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
The last one – the last out of a game, say, or the last victory in a playoff series – is considered the hardest one to achieve, if old adages and the like are to be believed.
—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adages
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Arriving on July 17 through Mass Appeal, the project plays on one of his signature sayings while conveying his mindset at this stage in his personal and professional journey.
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Plus, score last-minute sayings on tech products from Bose, JBL, Anker, and more popular brands.
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The third film in director Éric Rohmer’s series Comedies and Proverbs, Pauline at the Beach explores the emotions (and delusions) around summer love.
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For nine months, Erasmus spent his short nights in a modest dorm and his long days in the print shop, expanding on his collection of proverbs Adagiorum chiliades while Aldus proofread, craftsman carefully laying sets of print and rolling paper through the press.
Noun
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Share a clear stance in a meeting, because your words may invite thoughtful dialogue and widen your map.
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His celebratory words marking its 250th anniversary included not only the traditional paeans to the Founders but also a dose of personal grievance, plus soaring praise for his own achievements.
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“Adages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adages. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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