as in proverb
a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule guiding the behavior of a particular person or group
"Hope for the best and prepare for the worst" is my motto. The Scout motto is "Be prepared."
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Recent Examples of motto
And to my surprise, the motto of Breast Cancer Husband still proves true.
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Marc Silver, NPR, 23 Feb. 2025
As their predecessors did, the seven hopefuls will strive to uphold the historic Olympic motto of faster, higher, stronger.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
This raises the question of whether the coin was explicitly commemorating Rogers or simply featuring the national motto.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
To pull out Superman’s old motto, these aren’t acts of truth, justice and the American way.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
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Marc Silver, NPR, 23 Feb. 2025
As their predecessors did, the seven hopefuls will strive to uphold the historic Olympic motto of faster, higher, stronger.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
This raises the question of whether the coin was explicitly commemorating Rogers or simply featuring the national motto.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
To pull out Superman’s old motto, these aren’t acts of truth, justice and the American way.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motto
Noun
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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
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The German proverb, roughly translated into English, means: Steady dripping caves the stone.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Prioritize Continuous Education To Build Inclusive Leadership Skills The saying goes that knowledge is power; as such, inclusive leaders already know that one of the tenets of success is continuous education.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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While wearing gaudy lime green T-shirts, neon ties sprouting shamrocks with Gaelic sayings, or singing catchy, sentimental tunes, many people also enjoy an Americanized version of the Celtic culture for a day, whether Irish or not.—
Maureen Murphy,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The word has carried both literal and metaphorical meanings (like inspiration or a small beginning of something) since early usage.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The move garnered mixed reactions, with many calling out Brown for his rude tone and choice of words.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There is a maxim among songwriters about positive songs being tougher to write, or write honestly.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Yet this is more than a pithy maxim, it’s grounded in science.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There is a lot of axiomatics, which seems to be closer to the Greeks, but aren’t the axioms largely chosen at will?—
Simone Weil,
Harper's Magazine,
2 July 2024
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Addressing reporters at the airport, Andrew Tate, who holds dual citizenship in the U.K. and United States, invoked a U.S. judicial axiom of being innocent until proven guilty.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Climate change is an inconvenient truth that cannot be ignored or denied.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Middle age usually brings a measure of wisdom, as men cast aside aspirations of youth and come to terms with hard truths.—
Ray Takeyh,
National Review,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Motto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motto. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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