noun
a word or phrase that has become widely known or famous, often as a proverb or saying
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The city's commitment to sustainability has become a byword for environmental stewardship.
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Her impeccable taste in fashion has made her a byword for style among her friends.
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That restaurant is a total byword for delicious food, you have to try it!
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His name has become a byword for betrayal in political circles.