Synonyms of aphorisms

aphorisms

noun

plural of aphorism

as in sayings

an often stated observation regarding something from common experience

what does the aphorism "Hindsight is 20/20" mean?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sayings
• proverbs
• words
• maxims
• epigrams
• mottoes
• adages
• apothegms
• saws
• sententiae
• clichés
• platitudes
• expressions
• truths
• bromides
• bywords
• axioms
• commonplaces
• remarks
• precepts
• truisms
• formulas
• comments
• felicities
• reflections
• wheezes
• notes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aphorisms

Richardson discusses how his early fascination with science and his enjoyment of science fiction has influenced his poetry and considers the way his aphorisms counterbalance his more lyric poems. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

What remains are cinematic aphorisms that may well be true, but cannot alone tell a compelling story. — Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026

Unlike the majority of the Mishnah—the codification of the Jewish Oral Law—Pirkei Avot has very little Halakhic content and instead emphasizes general ethical matters conveyed through aphorisms attributed to ancient rabbinic sages. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Astonishing to watch Armand invent noir femme fatale aphorisms in real time. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026

In the face of climate change, such woo woo aphorisms seem ridiculous, naive, and cruel. — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026

Cruyff came up with many aphorisms over the course of his life. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2026

His social commentary reflected disgust with the unfettered capitalism of the Gilded Age, and his cynical aphorisms became widely quoted. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026

Oscar Wilde remains the go-to source of aphorisms for Britons after a quick laugh. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026