adage
noun
a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; proverb.
adages
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pluralof adage.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For older Angelenos who knew Lew Wasserman, watching the travails has called to mind one of the grandfather’s adages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026
With commanding aphorisms and adages, Kalunga tempers Zau’s need for immediate answers.
From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
One of the traditional adages of conservation is “Leave it be.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
"To the contrary, Lake has been a surprise. At the same time, she's a reminder of the oldest of conventional political adages — candidate quality matters," Lowry wrote.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2022
“One of the oldest adages in investing is that if you’re reading about it in the paper, it’s too late,” he said.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
