swear by
verb
swore by; swearing by; swears by
: to place great confidence in
swears by his mechanic
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In the 1970s, the Frenchman swore by the brand’s Zizi style, a soft jazz shoe that was named for dancer Zizi Jeanmaire, daughter-in-law of brand founder Rose Repetto.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Read on for their best tips, plus, the products our editors swear by for healthy strands from root to tip.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Reviewers of all ages and skin types swear by the Naturium body treatment.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Fiercely loyal shoppers swear by QuikTrip’s convenience-store food, especially its cult-favorite roller grill.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Explore more cooling quilts Amazon shoppers swear by for spring below, including picks from Laura Ashley, Kate Spade New York, and Vera Wang.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
One of my best friends loves the ruffled detailing of this casual mini dress, while another swears by an off-the-shoulder dress for a lightweight, yet comfy feel.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
John also swears by cold plunges to reduce inflammation and kick-start his mornings.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
My mom swears by writing her shopping list by hand.
—Brittany Huston, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
Read on for their best tips, plus, the products our editors swear by for healthy strands from root to tip.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Reviewers of all ages and skin types swear by the Naturium body treatment.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Fiercely loyal shoppers swear by QuikTrip’s convenience-store food, especially its cult-favorite roller grill.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Explore more cooling quilts Amazon shoppers swear by for spring below, including picks from Laura Ashley, Kate Spade New York, and Vera Wang.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
One of my best friends loves the ruffled detailing of this casual mini dress, while another swears by an off-the-shoulder dress for a lightweight, yet comfy feel.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 Mar. 2026
John also swears by cold plunges to reduce inflammation and kick-start his mornings.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
My mom swears by writing her shopping list by hand.
—Brittany Huston, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
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