All motto synonyms

noun motto

• adage — An adage is something which people often say and which expresses a general truth about some aspect of life.
• aphorism — An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment.
• maxim — Hiram Percy, 1869–1936, U.S. inventor.
• byword — Someone or something that is a byword for a particular quality is well known for having that quality.
• word — Microsoft Word
• catchphrase — A catchphrase is a sentence or phrase which becomes popular or well-known, often because it is frequently used by a famous person.
• sentiment — an attitude toward something; regard; opinion.
• apothegm — a short, pithy saying (Ex.: “Brevity is the soul of wit”)
• cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
• rule — a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
• precept — a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
• watchword — a word or short phrase to be communicated, on challenge, to a sentinel or guard; password or countersign.
• formula — a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
• proverb — a word that can substitute for a verb or verb phrase, as do in They never attend board meetings, but we do regularly.
• shibboleth — a peculiarity of pronunciation, behavior, mode of dress, etc., that distinguishes a particular class or set of persons.
• saw — a sententious saying; maxim; proverb: He could muster an old saw for every occasion.
• slogan — a distinctive cry, phrase, or motto of any party, group, manufacturer, or person; catchword or catch phrase.
• saying — what a person says or has to say.
• dictum — A dictum is a formal statement made by someone who has authority.
• axiom — An axiom is a statement or idea which people accept as being true.
• epigram — A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.
• battle cry — A battle cry is a phrase that is used to encourage people to support a particular cause or campaign.
• war cry — a cry, word, phrase, etc., shouted in charging or in rallying to attack; battle cry.