as in proverb
a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule guiding the behavior of a particular person or group
"Hope for the best and prepare for the worst" is my motto. The Scout motto is "Be prepared."
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Recent Examples of motto
His time in the US Army Special Forces cemented his duty of care, a life mission that comes from the Green Berets’ motto: De Oppresso Liber (‘to free the oppressed’).
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Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
That is the motto of your presidency: the best and the brightest, the most intelligent, coming into these spaces.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The family motto is Don’t Trust Anyone, so Nadia has nowhere to turn.
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
This tagline was introduced in 2024 as part of a brand transformation for the company and Mazda has the long standing motto, Zoom-Zoom; which is being revived for 2025.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
That is the motto of your presidency: the best and the brightest, the most intelligent, coming into these spaces.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The family motto is Don’t Trust Anyone, so Nadia has nowhere to turn.
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
This tagline was introduced in 2024 as part of a brand transformation for the company and Mazda has the long standing motto, Zoom-Zoom; which is being revived for 2025.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motto
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The German proverb, roughly translated into English, means: Steady dripping caves the stone.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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But remember, where there’s fire, there’s smoke, which may be a reversal of the standard proverb but is highly relevant here.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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This saying certainly comes into play plenty when referees spot the ball either past or before the first down marker.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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That’s because in this new age of on-again, off-again tariffs, there’s no saying when your package will be delivered — if at all.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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During the Ash Wednesday homily, which had been prepared for the pontiff, the substitute celebrant opened with words of solidarity and gratitude for Francis.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Looking at the current administration’s ongoing attacks against the trans community, Gaga doesn’t mince her words.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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And Jim came up with a maxim for the ones about politics.—
Al Franken,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
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Here, 18 members of Forbes Coaches Council share powerful maxims, sayings, phrases and adages founders can turn to when challenges arise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Addressing reporters at the airport, Andrew Tate, who holds dual citizenship in the U.K. and United States, invoked a U.S. judicial axiom of being innocent until proven guilty.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Week 8 Winston for the win — Two more football axioms that rang true in 2024: The Ravens will find bizarre ways to lose games, and Jameis Winston will be a vehicle for metaphysical chaos.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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When markets plunge, most investors forget the fundamental truth that these cycles are inevitable and temporary.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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In truth, it was founded in 1931 but definitely has a lot more years on most of the DTC mattress brands of late.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Motto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motto. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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