as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a sage suggestion that anyone should think long and hard before deciding to marry
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as in scholar
a person of deep wisdom or learning
the young prince made a pilgrimage to the sage, hoping to learn the meaning of life
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Recent Examples of sage
Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
The system, called sys-sage, was created by a team of researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in collaboration with their colleagues from the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Today, that can mean incorporating popular colors like sage greens, vibrant blues, and berry pinks or adding color in new ways, such as painting original wood for a fresh look.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
As a yoga instructor and creative, Pastiloff’s writing reads like the sage wisdom of a big sister who has done deep and heavy work on herself.
—Kelly Sundberg
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Red or orange tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, as do natives like honeysuckle, bee balm and hummingbird sage, which are rich with nectar.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
The system, called sys-sage, was created by a team of researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in collaboration with their colleagues from the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Today, that can mean incorporating popular colors like sage greens, vibrant blues, and berry pinks or adding color in new ways, such as painting original wood for a fresh look.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
As a yoga instructor and creative, Pastiloff’s writing reads like the sage wisdom of a big sister who has done deep and heavy work on herself.
—Kelly Sundberg
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sage
Adjective
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Only humans can weave meaning, create serendipity, and grow wiser through story.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Multiple rights experts and scholars say Israel's military assault on Gaza amounts to genocide.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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An outer wall of the exhibit includes commentary through the centuries from great poets and scholars about the awe-inspiring site.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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These nations have lowered taxes, reduced the size of the state and generally been fiscally prudent with sustainable debt/GDP levels – and their growth rates reflect these prudent decisions.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sage. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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