MAHATMAS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

mahatmas

noun

plural of mahatma

as in yogis

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Noun

This tradition of forceful anti-American sentiment among European intellectuals went into steep decline after the abrupt end of the Cold War in the late Eighties.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Katherine Kelaidis argues that figures such as Heather Cox Richardson, Jill Lepore, Joanne Freeman, Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Kevin Kruse have become a new class of liberal public intellectuals, translating the past into political commentary.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Definition of intellectuals

Noun

Typically, at this age, the B and C-listers typically turn into self-help gurus who suddenly start praying to some butterfly goddess while on a retreat in Costa Rica.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
When first stepping on the Scarlet Lady, cruisers are met with a rousing, upbeat staff that serve as gurus around the ship and are experts on everything from beauty to juicing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of gurus

Noun

Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026

Definition of intellects

Noun

Kashmir’s Shaiva Hindu thinkers produced some of South Asia’s most influential texts on consciousness.

— Peter Dziedzic, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
The Sparks need to not hire college wonders — no Cori Close — and enlist some good old-fashioned WNBA veteran thinkers and evaluators and leaders.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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