bywords

noun

Definition of bywordsnext
plural of byword
1
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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  1. classics
  2. manifestations
  3. incarnations
  4. standards
Noun
  • The company is also offering its Polish classics on a stand at the Sahlen Field in Buffalo, New York, redefining the conventional perception of stadium bites with mouth-watering and nutritious dumplings, like pierogi and uszka.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lineup includes classics like the Home Alone films, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, the Santa Clause movies, Miracle on 34th Street and multiple versions of The Grinch.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of classics
Noun
  • Since these factors and their varied combinations are specific to each individual, a one-of-a-kind developmental path is created, along with unique manifestations of any condition or disorder that may affect them.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Anyone with a penchant for antiquity in all its manifestations is bound to face similar dilemmas.
    Camille Freestone, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of manifestations
Noun
  • But the kinks were worked out on set, with digital 3D production also introduced in its early incarnations.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The cinema has undergone several incarnations since it was built by brothers Jimmy and Johnny Houlihan and opened in 1919.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of incarnations
Noun
  • At that time, these major card brands shifted from maintaining their own security standards to creating what would become the PCI Security Standards Council (SSC).
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This flexibility ensures that institutions can enforce security standards without compromising on usability.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
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