: a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
She reminded him of the adage: "A penny saved is a penny earned."
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that old adage, “the early bird gets the worm”
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That adage applies indoors as well as out, which is where an experimental new material comes in.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
There have been countless stories of the raging battles fought by firefighters and the damage that has been wrought, but as the adage goes, pictures really tell the story in a way words often can’t.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2025
In our era of rapid technological advancement, this adage holds even greater relevance.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This adage hits too close to home as Mars re-enters Cancer.
—USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
There have been countless stories of the raging battles fought by firefighters and the damage that has been wrought, but as the adage goes, pictures really tell the story in a way words often can’t.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2025
In our era of rapid technological advancement, this adage holds even greater relevance.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This adage hits too close to home as Mars re-enters Cancer.
—USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Adage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adage. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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