Recent Examples on the WebDrew Barrymore is living by her mantra that sharing your story will make others feel less alone.—Wendy Naugle, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024 Recite some intentional mantras to bolster your belief in yourself.—Essence Lifestyle, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024 The mantra for pro-housing advocates is that creating an adequate supply of homes will lower prices.—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024 Tesla’s market cap has fallen about 30% this year, spurring the company to scrap Musk’s no-advertising mantra.—Steve Mollman, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024 Days before the Sunday event, Sweeny talked to PEOPLE about her current style mantra.—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024 Yet even repeating that mantra took all of my energy.—Hazlitt, 13 Mar. 2024 But that mantra becomes harder to repeat at his lowest moments.—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024 Future Ted regularly repeats the mantra ''Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.'' but goes anyway.—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Sanskrit, sacred counsel, formula, from manyate he thinks; akin to Latin mens mind — more at mind
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