by-word

Their pitiable disregard—especially among the men—for the finer conventionalities of social life, as well as for the regularities restricting sexual indulgencies, has become a by-word.

A Renegade History of the United States Thaddeus Russell 2010

I will leave my father and mother, and let my name become a by-word with my friends.

Chapter 45 2010

Indeed, "cover" is the by-word for the second central defender: he must be ready for any mistake from his team-mate and never end up square on to his partner, but he must also be aware of opposition runners breaking from behind his midfield shield.

Manchester United vulnerable without Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand 2011

And yet, Benfica has become something of a by-word for underachievement.

Benfica Helped by River Plate Reunion GABRIELE MARCOTTI 2010

And yet, Benfica has become something of a by-word for underachievement.

Benfica Helped by River Plate Reunion GABRIELE MARCOTTI 2010

Teams from sub-Saharan Africa any of them, they're all the same in the world of facile stereotypes play with "joy," which is a by-word for naivet.

Not the Germany You Think You Know 2010

Although it still is a by-word for reliable, midrange wines, it is its assault on the premium sector that really excites.

Thinking of Chile Will Lyons 2010

And yet, Benfica has become something of a by-word for underachievement.

Benfica Helped by River Plate Reunion GABRIELE MARCOTTI 2010

And yet, Benfica has become something of a by-word for underachievement.

Benfica Helped by River Plate Reunion GABRIELE MARCOTTI 2010

And yet, Benfica has become something of a by-word for underachievement.

Benfica Helped by River Plate Reunion GABRIELE MARCOTTI 2010