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
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.
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Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2026
Plus, score last-minute sayings on tech products from Bose, JBL, Anker, and more popular brands.
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Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Dear Annabelle makes adorable place cards that have witty sayings or a theme.
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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.
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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.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Unfortunately and annoyingly, sometimes sayings like that are repeated so much for a reason.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Sets come in half-dozens and include designs like a soccer ball, a flag, celebratory sayings in the language and a jersey, according to its website.
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Readers share Mother's Day advice, funny sayings and expressions from moms.
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Letters To The Editor,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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
Sets come in half-dozens and include designs like a soccer ball, a flag, celebratory sayings in the language and a jersey, according to its website.
—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
may 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Readers share Mother's Day advice, funny sayings and expressions from moms.
—
Letters To The Editor,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sayings
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At this year’s Thorpe ceremony, too, Barron and Dennard — men of faith — bonded over Proverbs 27:17, talking about Barron’s future.
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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.
Noun
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Direct words simplify next steps.
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Toby Tran, who also lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, echoed Nitran’s words.
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“Sayings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sayings. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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