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adage

noun

ˈa-dij

Definition of adage

as in proverb

an often stated observation regarding something from common experience that old adage, "the early bird gets the worm"

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Recent Examples of adage Expect greed, luck, obsession and the old adage that fortune really does favor the brave (and the strange, according to A+E). — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Reuters As the midterms approach, the Iran war is challenging the adage that foreign policy is only a secondary thought as voters weigh the factors influencing their decisions. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 New research suggests that this adage may be true for wandering black holes too. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026 While punk rock could be considered a state of mind, Sombr practically embodied the old adage in a custom ERL fall 2026 ensemble while in attendance at the 2026 MTV VMAs held tonight in Los Angeles. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adage

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In American sports, namely college and professional football, head coaches often land on one singular proverb after a victory.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The underlying lesson of the proverb dates back at least to the time of the first Olympics in Greece — nearly 3,000 years ago, for those counting at home.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026

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The mindful alignment of body and mind is the guiding maxim of the spa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
There’s little evidence that Ampere Analysis’ maxim, coined a couple of years ago – a contracting sector chasing a 75% of peak TV business – has not changed.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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