Opposites attract, e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

adage

(Other definitions for adage that I've seen before include "Slogan" , "Dictum" , "Old saying, maxim" , "Proverb expressing a general truth" , "Proverb, maxim" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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