Synonyms of sayings

sayings

noun

plural of saying

as in proverbs

an often stated observation regarding something from common experience

there's an old saying that you should let sleeping dogs lie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proverbs
• words
• maxims
• aphorisms
• mottoes
• epigrams
• adages
• saws
• apothegms
• expressions
• sententiae
• truths
• clichés
• remarks
• bywords
• platitudes
• commonplaces
• axioms
• precepts
• comments
• bromides
• formulas
• truisms
• reflections
• felicities
• notes
• wheezes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sayings

The next three chapters offer an anthology of sayings from rabbis who were active in the early centuries of the Common Era, including Hillel and Johanan ben Zakkai, among many other tannaim. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Where the most hopelessly corny sayings are painstakingly stitched into the equivalent of cloth graph paper by women who believe in the sayings and give the plaques to people who do not believe in the sayings. — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Arriving on July 17 through Mass Appeal, the project plays on one of his signature sayings while conveying his mindset at this stage in his personal and professional journey. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 June 2026

Plus, score last-minute sayings on tech products from Bose, JBL, Anker, and more popular brands. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Dear Annabelle makes adorable place cards that have witty sayings or a theme. — Mark Seliger, Vulture, 22 June 2026

Their advice and memorable sayings reveal lessons of perseverance, faith and integrity — values that continue to influence generations that follow. — Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 19 June 2026

Strapping’s product mix is equal parts practical and playful, from tasteful housewares to apparel and linens with sassy sayings. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026

Unfortunately and annoyingly, sometimes sayings like that are repeated so much for a reason. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 June 2026