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byword

noun

ˈbī-ˌwərd

Definition of byword

as in proverb

an often stated observation regarding something from common experience Mom's favorite byword is "You can get more flies with honey than with vinegar"

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as in classic

the most perfect type or example nationally, Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive has become a byword for luxury retailing

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Recent Examples of byword For most of the past decade the giants of cloud computing were a byword for not needing anyone's money. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 With her gutsy disposition and ice-blond braids, the Mother of Dragons became a byword for female empowerment, not to mention a costume party staple (both Madonna and Khloe Kardashian have donned the Daenerys getup). — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 29 May 2026 Marant launched her label and had her first show in 1994, quickly becoming a byword for a hip, womanly brand of boho chic. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Once tourist fodder, the musical has remained a byword for hokey commercialism. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for byword

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Noun

An ancient proverb notes that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
The reason can be explained by a Japanese proverb about the importance of leaving no mess.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

Definition of proverb

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Setting the film on the Canadian frontier rather than the American sets it apart from its peers, and the more languid pacing and character-driven plotting continue to distinguish it as a mannered classic.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026
On Thursday, the actor famous for originating the role of Ash in Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror cult classic reiterated that he’s retired from playing the role, following his starring three-season run in Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-’18).

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of classic

Noun

Kilolani is the Hawaiian word for the stargazers, those who were inspired by the heavens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Generations of Atlantans filled the North Avenue Presbyterian Church today to say farewell to Celestine Sibley, a woman whose words had moved them for more than half a century.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini You were deeply affected by a Yoplait Light commercial as a youth and consider this suit to be the physical manifestation of confidence.

— Madeline Goetz, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026
But the competition for the Golden Lion and the festival’s other awards is only the start of Venice’s wide-ranging embrace of the art of cinema in its many manifestations.

— David Bloom, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of manifestation

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The saying comes from the Navy SEALs, a group Cole had become fascinated with through his years around San Diego.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Teachers of science, mathematics and English were expected to include Quranic verses, sayings and traditions attributed to the Prophet Muhammad or other religious messages in their lessons.

— Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of saying

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Muso’s model of proactive community healthcare is showing what becomes possible when care moves closer to families.

— Big Think, Big Think, 18 Aug. 2026
Summary Hugging Face's latest report highlights a rapidly expanding community distribution layer for open models, converting raw weights into runnable formats like GGUF.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of model

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The company noted most flags were designed decades or centuries ago, back when a seal, a motto, and something that looked dignified on a courthouse lawn was plenty.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The 28-year-old was dressed, much like his other group members in red, black and white, pairing a cool motto jacket with sunglasses.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026

Definition of motto

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The story of theory, from its birth in France to its unlikely apotheosis in America, is a tale rich not just in ideas but—ironically, given the Frenchmen’s generally antihumanist stance—human drama.

— Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
The millenia-old quest to control fire may be nearing its apotheosis as technology has finally come for some one of the oldest cooking techniques out there.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

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