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sententia

noun

sen-ˈten(t)-sh(ē-)ə

Definition of sententia

as in proverb

an often stated observation regarding something from common experience a handbook of sententiae and advice for those about to enter the state of matrimony

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Noun

There’s a football proverb so old that, well, good luck attempting to find its original source.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
The reason can be explained by a Japanese proverb about the importance of leaving no mess.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

Definition of proverb

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The saying comes from the Navy SEALs, a group Cole had become fascinated with through his years around San Diego.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Teachers of science, mathematics and English were expected to include Quranic verses, sayings and traditions attributed to the Prophet Muhammad or other religious messages in their lessons.

— Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of saying

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Kilolani is the Hawaiian word for the stargazers, those who were inspired by the heavens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Generations of Atlantans filled the North Avenue Presbyterian Church today to say farewell to Celestine Sibley, a woman whose words had moved them for more than half a century.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of word

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By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?

— James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Johnson is the author of the epigrams, but Boswell is very much the co-author.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026

Definition of epigram

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The company noted most flags were designed decades or centuries ago, back when a seal, a motto, and something that looked dignified on a courthouse lawn was plenty.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The 28-year-old was dressed, much like his other group members in red, black and white, pairing a cool motto jacket with sunglasses.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026

Definition of motto

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