adage
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Definition of adage
: a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation She reminded him of the adage: "A penny saved is a penny earned."
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aphorism, byword, epigram, maxim, proverb, saw, saying, word
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This adage comes from Soren Kierkegaard, a Danish philosopher, poet, theologian and the founder of existentialism. — kansascity, "Jean Paul Bradshaw," 30 June 2018 As the adage goes, though, there's no such thing as perfect security. — Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, "Encrypted Messaging Isn’t Magic," 14 June 2018 The adage quality over quantity best describes an introvert and their relationships. — K. Lori Hanson, Ph.d., miamiherald, "10 good reasons to celebrate your 'too sensitive' child | Miami Herald," 14 May 2018 There's an old adage that says: politics is the art of the possible. — Adam Gorgoni, Billboard, "Come Together: Why Songwriters Should Support the Music Modernization Act (Guest Column)," 2 Apr. 2018 There’s an adage in social justice advocacy, a reminder that victims shouldn’t have to exhibit their trauma to gain respect and understanding. — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, "America’s “Poster Child” Syndrome," 20 June 2018 Alan Menken's score from Disney's 1992 animated classic has been larded up with new songs, most not especially memorable, proving the adage that less is more. — Andrea Simakis, cleveland.com, "It's a bumpy ride back to the boy-crazy '60s for the 6-woman cast of Great Lakes Theater's 'Beehive' (review)," 10 May 2018 But in the case of the Buckley brothers, the adage went under slight modification. — Geoff Bruce, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "New owners carry on delicious tradition at Michael's House of Prime in Pewaukee," 22 Jan. 2018 That business-world adage has allowed Facebook to thrive, attracting 2 billion users who choose to trade their personal information for no-cost access to the world's largest social network. — David Pierson, latimes.com, "Would you pay for an ad-free Facebook?," 13 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'adage.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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adage
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English Language Learners Definition of adage
: an old and well-known saying that expresses a general truth
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Kids Definition of adage
: an old familiar saying : proverb
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