as in proverbs
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie
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Recent Examples of sayings
Holtz was quick with inspirational sayings, humor, and self-depreciation that was an act, but oh so charming.
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Mac Engel
march 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
In the early years of Islam, when states hardly existed as such in the Arab world, Sharia helped communities to manage their own affairs, based on a set of guidelines drawn from the Quran and on the sayings of the Prophet.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
That these sayings are meant to reflect something both deep and asinine about the film itself is self-evident.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2026
Today, the writings come in the form of cards and sweet sayings on candy.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
So, as media day unfolded Saturday, the coach offered a flow of cliches and sayings.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The Allen family has several sayings.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
By tradition, Ohio’s mix of snow, clouds, and cold suggests a year that may start with challenges but also holds opportunities for growth — and at least enough food to put on the table, according to the old sayings.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
The new space resembles the old, complete with walls covered in graffiti with names, sayings, and pictures of the old Post Bar.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Mac Engel
march 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
In the early years of Islam, when states hardly existed as such in the Arab world, Sharia helped communities to manage their own affairs, based on a set of guidelines drawn from the Quran and on the sayings of the Prophet.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
That these sayings are meant to reflect something both deep and asinine about the film itself is self-evident.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2026
Today, the writings come in the form of cards and sweet sayings on candy.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
So, as media day unfolded Saturday, the coach offered a flow of cliches and sayings.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The Allen family has several sayings.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
By tradition, Ohio’s mix of snow, clouds, and cold suggests a year that may start with challenges but also holds opportunities for growth — and at least enough food to put on the table, according to the old sayings.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2025
The new space resembles the old, complete with walls covered in graffiti with names, sayings, and pictures of the old Post Bar.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sayings
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For nine months, Erasmus spent his short nights in a modest dorm and his long days in the print shop, expanding on his collection of proverbs Adagiorum chiliades while Aldus proofread, craftsman carefully laying sets of print and rolling paper through the press.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
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Includes quirky facts, adages, advice, quotes and proverbs, as well as articles about mistletoe, bird nests, perennials, timekeeping, recipes and more.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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O’Brien did not mince words about this kind of external pressure.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Sayings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sayings. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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