What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sayings in commercial times (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sayings". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AD (abbreviation="commercial") + AGES (synonym="times") = ADAGES; definition: "Sayings" The answer is ADAGES.

Sayings in commercial times (6)

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