as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
her grandfather has a proverb for every occasion
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Recent Examples of proverb
To butcher a proverb, if Bielsa is for you, who in that corner of England could possibly be against you?
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This powerful African proverb reminds us that a community of caring individuals—be it relatives, friends, or community members—plays a vital role in raising a child.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 10 May 2025
There is the beautiful proverb about the woman of strength (Proverbs 31:10-31), that is perhaps the most eloquent text on women in the Bible.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
The difficulty that arises is reminiscent of the old proverb about blind men groping different parts of an elephant.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 May 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This powerful African proverb reminds us that a community of caring individuals—be it relatives, friends, or community members—plays a vital role in raising a child.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 10 May 2025
There is the beautiful proverb about the woman of strength (Proverbs 31:10-31), that is perhaps the most eloquent text on women in the Bible.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2025
The difficulty that arises is reminiscent of the old proverb about blind men groping different parts of an elephant.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proverb
Noun
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Sunlight, as the saying goes, is the best disinfectant.—
Tom Blakely,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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The better version of this saying is to iterate fast.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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More important would be whether China and Russia took any stronger action against the United States beyond words.—
Matthew Tostevin
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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That word first exploded onto the scene in World War II Britain as Royal Air Force slang for a bomb of enough penetrating power to shatterwhole blocks of homes and pavements.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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But, of course, seeing one of our best musical comediennes so deliciously live out the maxim that all is vanity is especially a treat for Hilty heads who’ve longed to see her in a Broadway production that lives up to the title of her former TV series.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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La Fontaine’s focus on animals and penchant for moral maxims must have immediately attracted her.—
Susan Gubar
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The Nuggets are counting on the old adage about quarterbacks not applying to general managers.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
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The familiar adage from airplane safety demonstrations holds: put your oxygen mask on before helping others.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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His announcement was greeted with surprise and then minutes of thundering applause from shareholders — many of whom became millionaires by owning Berkshire stock and hang onto his every financial aphorism.—
Michael J. de la Merced,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
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Apparently, Eric Musselman (not unlike his crosstown rival) has never heard of Harry Truman’s aphorism about where the buck stops.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That is essentially the motto for St. Laurence’s entire lineup.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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In other words, Essence Festival 2025 is around the corner, prompting the motto of wearing less and going out more.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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“Proverb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proverb. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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