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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
But Bluey’s comforted when Calypso tells her a proverb about a farmer who trusts everything will turn out the way it’s meant to be.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Whitaker nicknamed the place Sparrow Hall, a reference to a medieval saint’s proverb about a sparrow who flies over a royal banquet, feeling only a brief moment of warmth.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 17 Mar. 2025
The German proverb, roughly translated into English, means: Steady dripping caves the stone.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
But remember, where there’s fire, there’s smoke, which may be a reversal of the standard proverb but is highly relevant here.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
Whitaker nicknamed the place Sparrow Hall, a reference to a medieval saint’s proverb about a sparrow who flies over a royal banquet, feeling only a brief moment of warmth.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 17 Mar. 2025
The German proverb, roughly translated into English, means: Steady dripping caves the stone.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
But remember, where there’s fire, there’s smoke, which may be a reversal of the standard proverb but is highly relevant here.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proverb
Noun
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As the old saying goes, blood — and directorial instincts — are thicker than water.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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An old saying suggests a series isn’t a series until the road team wins a contest on the opponent’s home floor.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The words take on an emotional second meaning after Todd's death, playing like a farewell message from the actor himself, and that's not by accident.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Read every single word, as there will be a pop quiz this week to test your knowledge.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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War is hell — and Warfare does its damnedest to honor that old maxim.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Here, 20 Forbes Coaches Council members share some essential maxims for senior leaders to follow when offering feedback to direct reports, along with why these principles are so useful for providing guidance to build strong, high-performing teams. 1.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This adage from legendary UCLA coach John Wooden applies to a business environment as well as a basketball court.—
Ryan Lahti,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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John Cho proving the old adage that everyone is hotter in sunglasses, James Ransone reprising elements of Ziggy Sobotka as a thrills-chasing thief, and John Mulaney losing his temper when someone misquotes Stephen Sondheim.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
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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
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The classic mother’s motto: Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
14 May 2025
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Carey’s motto is often that the item itself doesn’t change.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Proverb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proverb. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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