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a person who expresses a theory in a particular area of experience
a philosopher of freedom
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Many philosophers and statisticians have also critiqued the logic and assumptions behind the argument and the choice of reference class (which observers should include).
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Philosophical questions had not usually been regarded as illegitimate or meaningless—not, at least, by philosophers.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Political philosopher Germaine de Staël opened her salon to a diverse group of men and women; Thérésia Cabarrus, who had helped royalists escape France, was married to a former Jacobin, Jean-Lambert Tallien, and also worked in favor of political reconciliation.
—Time, 21 Oct. 2025
In the eighteenth century, the concept took a turn, when philosophers connected it to the natural world.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Philosophical questions had not usually been regarded as illegitimate or meaningless—not, at least, by philosophers.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Political philosopher Germaine de Staël opened her salon to a diverse group of men and women; Thérésia Cabarrus, who had helped royalists escape France, was married to a former Jacobin, Jean-Lambert Tallien, and also worked in favor of political reconciliation.
—Time, 21 Oct. 2025
In the eighteenth century, the concept took a turn, when philosophers connected it to the natural world.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosopher
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In his study of hypocrisy, the political theorist David Runciman argues that the real terror lies when the masks are gone.—
Shadi Hamid,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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The reason for Emma Stone’s bald head, Bugonia stars Stone as a pharmaceutical CEO who is abducted by conspiracy-theorist cousins Teddy (Jesse Plemons) and Don (Aidan Delbis).—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
1 Nov. 2025
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For something more immersive, the resort brings in expert wellness practitioners for week-long retreats.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to the company, the agent can make sense of strings of data rapidly, allowing practitioners to adapt their strategies based on the needs of the moment, rather than waiting to learn about changes or disruptions after the fact.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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The interpreter eventually confronts the writer, telling her that Chizuko wants to protect an idealized version of her, not the real Ō Chizuru.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, the study’s interpreters mistakenly assume that the rodent brain operates in the same way as the human brain.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Philosopher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosopher. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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