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
The Workers’ Party of Korea is the sole ruling party of North Korea, blending communism with the words, sayings and ideals of the Kim dynasty, who have imposed their authoritarian rule on the country for three generations.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
Little sayings like that get you through the rough patches.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The mistake is writing off these sayings as coach speak.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Hats, t-shirts, jerseys, wristbands, belts, and much more featuring John Cena's logos and sayings are now available to fans.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Weather folklore uses nature to predict seasons, but most sayings are not supported by modern science.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Punk sayings and doodles are used as embroidery and prints for dresses, sweatshirts, and denim.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One of Keith Burckhardt’s sayings, still, is burned into Russell Mayor Hilary Buchert’s head.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
All designs, sayings, languages, and philosophies seem to have emerged in permanent body ink.
—Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
Little sayings like that get you through the rough patches.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The mistake is writing off these sayings as coach speak.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Hats, t-shirts, jerseys, wristbands, belts, and much more featuring John Cena's logos and sayings are now available to fans.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Weather folklore uses nature to predict seasons, but most sayings are not supported by modern science.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Punk sayings and doodles are used as embroidery and prints for dresses, sweatshirts, and denim.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
One of Keith Burckhardt’s sayings, still, is burned into Russell Mayor Hilary Buchert’s head.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
All designs, sayings, languages, and philosophies seem to have emerged in permanent body ink.
—Michael Isaacson, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sayings
Noun
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The lyrics, some inspired by proverbs and biblical passages, convey the fervor of his first love with God, without losing his personal touch.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Reading Proverbs did not manage to enlighten me to the possibility that my parents’ rules were devised in my best interest.—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Italian journalists were forced to eat their words by the end of the tournament.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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His words looked even smarter following the game.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Sayings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sayings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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