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motto Synonyms

Another word for motto

Choosing another word for motto depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs, ideals, or guiding principles of an individual, family, institution, or nation.

Usage Example

"The school's maxim encourages students to pursue knowledge with integrity and compassion."

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maxim
watchword
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slogan
byword
catchphrase
credo
adage
aphorism
proverb
precept

• noun (Context 2)

A brief quotation or epigraph placed at the beginning of a book, chapter, or essay to suggest its theme.

Usage Example

"The author selected a line from Virgil to serve as the epigraph for the opening chapter."

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epigraph
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inscription
quotation

• Nearby Words

mottled
mottlet rock rattlesnake
mottling
motto
mouflon
mound
mount

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Motto. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/motto
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