motto
noun
a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc.
mottos
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pluralof motto.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Never forget, never forgive - this is one of the mottos that reminds us who we are, what we have been through, and how resilient we Bosnians are," says Dokic.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
That’s where her mottos come in — short, memorable phrases that condensed technique into a moment you could carry from the screen to your own kitchen.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2025
One of Sheinbaum’s mottos: “Collaboration, coordination, without subordination. ... Sovereignty is not negotiable.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2025
“In adopting their mottos, symbols, and ethos on the field of friendly strife, we seek to emulate their application of these characteristics to defeat our rivals,” the school said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
Granddad is the sort of person who has mottos.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
