swear by
verb
swore by; swearing by; swears by
: to place great confidence in
swears by his mechanic
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Prices start at just $10, and the markdowns include some of our favorite tried-and-true brands that frequent flyers and weekend jet-setters alike swear by.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Ahead, the best setting sprays that makeup artists and Allure editors swear by for fresh skin that lasts all day long.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Vogue’s senior shopping editor Talia Abbas is a fan of the formula too—and swears by shade Rose Baltique for her skin tone.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Some folks swear by Reese’s and won’t hear a word against the perfectly balanced confection.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s also a mix of high-tech upgrades like the Amazon Echo Show and Google TV Streamer, plus a travel-friendly Bluetooth adapter my co-worker swears by for in-flight entertainment.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
One method people swear by is using dryer sheets to deter these buzzing pests.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
There’s plenty of spring-friendly bedding worth shopping, too, like this pretty comforter with feminine ruffle details or a cooling blanket that thousands of hot sleepers swear by.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Regulars swear by both, as well as the Black Angus steak and eggs, Monte Cristo bites and various seasonal lattes.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Ahead, the best setting sprays that makeup artists and Allure editors swear by for fresh skin that lasts all day long.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
Vogue’s senior shopping editor Talia Abbas is a fan of the formula too—and swears by shade Rose Baltique for her skin tone.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Some folks swear by Reese’s and won’t hear a word against the perfectly balanced confection.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s also a mix of high-tech upgrades like the Amazon Echo Show and Google TV Streamer, plus a travel-friendly Bluetooth adapter my co-worker swears by for in-flight entertainment.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
One method people swear by is using dryer sheets to deter these buzzing pests.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
There’s plenty of spring-friendly bedding worth shopping, too, like this pretty comforter with feminine ruffle details or a cooling blanket that thousands of hot sleepers swear by.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Regulars swear by both, as well as the Black Angus steak and eggs, Monte Cristo bites and various seasonal lattes.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Swear by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swear%20by. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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