adages

plural of adage

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adages
Noun
  • Punk sayings and doodles are used as embroidery and prints for dresses, sweatshirts, and denim.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • One of Keith Burckhardt’s sayings, still, is burned into Russell Mayor Hilary Buchert’s head.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Reading Proverbs did not manage to enlighten me to the possibility that my parents’ rules were devised in my best interest.
    Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • In West African traditions, the drum serves as both a musical instrument and a talking messenger, transmitting proverbs, praises, and official announcements in a language that reinforces the chief’s authority and the community’s history.
    Felicia Appenteng, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The first sentence has something like 31 words and takes a while to say, let alone read and digest.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • And, Governor, again, powerful words.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Adages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adages. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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