as in proverb
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
that old adage, "the early bird gets the worm"
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Recent Examples of adage
There is also some truth to the old adage that time heals all wounds, and Loughlin has been off-the-grid for some time now.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
And for one group of Manhattan seniors, that old adage rang true.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
The adage — bullpens win championships — continues to ring true within the sport.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
The same adage applies to container gardening.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
And for one group of Manhattan seniors, that old adage rang true.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
The adage — bullpens win championships — continues to ring true within the sport.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
The same adage applies to container gardening.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adage
Noun
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The lyrics, some inspired by proverbs and biblical passages, convey the fervor of his first love with God, without losing his personal touch.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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His tale has become a proverb for any outdoor fanatic who, despite all of the proper planning and preparation, is undone by forces more powerful than him or herself.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Turnovers come in bunches, the saying goes.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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Kids can be cruel, as the old saying goes.—
Dr. Mahvash Madni,
Boston Herald,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Knueppel beamed slightly when those words were relayed to him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, the application must only include a 500-word description of the idea and an informal video that is no longer than three minutes summarizing the idea.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That medical maxim, taught to physicians for ages, would serve Florida well if the Legislature were to adopt it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
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Lobby or be lobbied over is a maxim local governments continue bringing to the table today.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Adage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adage. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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