Motto synonyms

mŏt'ō

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catch-phrase
A group of words, often originating in popular culture, that is spontaneously popularized after widespread repeated use
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slogan
The definition of a slogan is a distinctive or identifying phrase often used in advertising or to represent a product.
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adage
The definition of an adage is a saying that has come to be accepted as truth over time.
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pretty sentiment
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axiom
(Mathematics, logic, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems. Examples: "Through a pair of distinct points there passes exactly one straight line", "All right angles are congruent".
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maxim
A concisely expressed principle or rule of conduct, or a statement of a general truth
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watchword
A rallying cry:
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principle
(Physics) A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied.
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byword
A person or thing proverbial for some quality
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aphorism
The definition of an aphorism is a brief sentence or phrase that expresses an opinion or a statement.
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apothegm
A short, pithy saying (Ex.: “Brevity is the soul of wit”)
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expression
A particular word, phrase, or sentence
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saw
The definition of a saw is a tool used to cut wood or other items.
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call to battle
A rallying term used by proponents of a cause
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epigram
Any terse, witty, pointed statement, often with a clever twist in thought (Ex.: “Experience is the name everyone gives to his mistakes”)
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catchword
Among theatrical performers, the last word of the preceding speaker, which reminds one that he is to speak next; cue.
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saying
The definition of a saying is something that has been said, like a motto or catch phrase.
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sententious phrase
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proverb (related)
A person or thing that has become commonly recognized as a type of specified characteristics; byword
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epigraph
A literary quotation placed at the beginning of a book or other text.
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phrase
(Grammar) A word or group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.
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precept
A rule of moral conduct; maxim
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quotation
The words or passage quoted
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truism
A statement the truth of which is obvious or well known; commonplace
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battle cry
(Idiomatic) By extension, a strong motto or purpose statement, especially in regards to winning a goal in sports, games or work.
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call to arms
A rallying term used by proponents of a cause
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cry
Any loud utterance; shout
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rallying cry
A rallying term used by proponents of a cause
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war cry
A shout uttered in a charge or battle
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words (related)
A usually pithy and familiar statement expressing an observation or principle generally accepted as wise or true
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shibboleth
A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc.
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banner
The definition of a banner is a sign or a flag.
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ubique (related)
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strapline (related)
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Motto Sentence Examples

  • The ribbon is red with the motto For Love and Fatherland in silver letters.

  • The motto is Magnanime pretium.

  • I want to hear the woman who lives by the motto of no apologies, no regrets, who told me once that her own soul searching taught her to live, doesn't want my help turning that three months into eternity.

  • In England the Agricultural Society was founded in 1838, with the motto " Practice with Science," and shortly afterwards incorporated by royal charter.

  • The motto of the order was Duce et auspice.

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