by word of mouth
idiom
: by being told by another person
We learned of this great restaurant by word of mouth.
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The consumer reaction by word of mouth and trajectory of our grosses is undeniable.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
The Donut Palace is a true Tullahoma gem with a reputation for the best sweet treats that spreads by word of mouth.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
Some beauty products earn their icon status with celebrity endorsements and multi-million dollar campaigns, others quietly become cult favorites by word of mouth.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Without the benefit of a large social media following, AAW was largely driven by word of mouth and support from the local art society.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
The Donut Palace is a true Tullahoma gem with a reputation for the best sweet treats that spreads by word of mouth.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
Some beauty products earn their icon status with celebrity endorsements and multi-million dollar campaigns, others quietly become cult favorites by word of mouth.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
Without the benefit of a large social media following, AAW was largely driven by word of mouth and support from the local art society.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
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“By word of mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20word%20of%20mouth. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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