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as in sayings
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
Mom's favorite byword is "You can get more flies with honey than with vinegar"
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as in classics
the most perfect type or example
nationally, Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive has become a byword for luxury retailing
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Punk sayings and doodles are used as embroidery and prints for dresses, sweatshirts, and denim.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
One of Keith Burckhardt’s sayings, still, is burned into Russell Mayor Hilary Buchert’s head.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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Laura Ashley is also collaborating with Brewers, a Royal Warrant holder, on other wall coverings that feature re-colored classics and current bestselling designs.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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No season is better positioned as a time to revisit the classics than fall.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Netflix’s Martha chronicles the rise, fall, and comeback of lifestyle icon Martha Stewart, all in her own words.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bella and Luna are both Spanish words.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cue the predictable spooky mayhem as everyone battles a series of evil manifestations, including dolls, that by now feel all too familiar in their jump scares.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Spiritual practices, such as affirmations and manifestations, are commonly incorporated into wellness influencer’s approach to achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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Reading Proverbs did not manage to enlighten me to the possibility that my parents’ rules were devised in my best interest.—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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In West African traditions, the drum serves as both a musical instrument and a talking messenger, transmitting proverbs, praises, and official announcements in a language that reinforces the chief’s authority and the community’s history.—
Felicia Appenteng,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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While Ralph Lauren has also stood for Americana, another brand known for American ideals with a European touch, Libertine showed its Spring 2026 collection in the lovely and newly saved from demolition Elizabeth Street Garden.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over time, it's only woven itself deeper into the fabric of American cultural consciousness, spawning new memes, mottos, and social media trends each year.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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These pithy mottos are accompanied by three state seal recommendations that look as though they had been composed during kindergarten just before nap time.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Both models feature Super Retina XDR displays, with support for ProMotion tech, 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness and Always-On display.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Three new Apple Watch models debuted during the iPhone 17 launch; the Series 11, Watch SE 3, and Watch Ultra 3.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Bywords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bywords. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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