bywords

noun

Definition of bywordsnext
plural of byword
1
as in sayings
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience Mom's favorite byword is "You can get more flies with honey than with vinegar"

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as in classics
the most perfect type or example nationally, Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive has become a byword for luxury retailing

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  1. classics
  2. manifestations
  3. incarnations
  4. standards
Noun
  • Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on Christmas classics, fine firs and popular proteins.
    Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Since 1893, this landmark restaurant has been serving up classic Creole classics such as turtle soup au sherry and Creole gumbo.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of classics
Noun
  • Physicians contend daily with the gravest manifestations of human frailty—cancer, paralysis, and terminal illness to name just a few.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • These experiences, so vivid and intimate, are all manifestations of consciousness.
    Big Think, Big Think, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of manifestations
Noun
  • Having been around the Mets for several years, Zeile has seen several incarnations of the team.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The series of today bears little resemblance to its early incarnations.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of incarnations
Noun
  • Dating standards have risen, and women are more vocal about their relationship expectations.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Crosby started the season slowly for his gaudy standards but is now on pace for 89 points.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
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