1. a person or thing cited as a notable example of something (typically something bad)
Usage: plural of byword
2. familiar sayings or phrases; proverbs
Usage: plural of byword

Examples

• The abandoned factories became bywords for urban decay.
• Their names were bywords for corruption in the industry.
• These companies are bywords for innovation and quality.
• The old bywords still ring true today.
• His reckless spending made him a byword for financial irresponsibility.
• The region’s vineyards are bywords for excellence.
• Traditional bywords often contain wisdom from past generations.