Proverb from Conrad, a genius (5)

I believe the answer is:

adage

'proverb' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'from conrad a genius' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ADAGE' can be found hidden inside 'conrad a genius'.

(Other definitions for adage that I've seen before include "Old saw" , "Old saying; proverb" , "Short statement expressing a general truth" , "True proverb or saying" , "Proverb, maxim" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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