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a person who expresses a theory in a particular area of experience
a philosopher of freedom
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Fourteen Catholic moral theologians, ethicists and philosophers have filed briefs in federal court supporting Anthropic in its fight.
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Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
These are questions that thinkers, philosophers, and academics have pondered over for centuries.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Juergen Habermas, one of the world’s most influential philosophers whose theories on communication and rationality shaped modern intellectual thought, died at 96.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
The show will feature the work of more than fifty musicians, poets, and philosophers from Russia and elsewhere.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Her material is always fascinating, inspired by the writings of novelists, scientists, poets, and philosophers, but her true magic lies in her skill at making connections among subjects that are revelatory.
—Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
The mathematical study of tones dates at least as far back as the 5th century BCE Pythagorean philosophers of ancient Greece, but there is still a lot to learn about the numbers behind the notes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Some philosophers and activists advocate for pet abolition, arguing that treating any animals as property is ethically indefensible.
—Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
These are questions that thinkers, philosophers, and academics have pondered over for centuries.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
Juergen Habermas, one of the world’s most influential philosophers whose theories on communication and rationality shaped modern intellectual thought, died at 96.
—Geir Moulson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
The show will feature the work of more than fifty musicians, poets, and philosophers from Russia and elsewhere.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Her material is always fascinating, inspired by the writings of novelists, scientists, poets, and philosophers, but her true magic lies in her skill at making connections among subjects that are revelatory.
—Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
The mathematical study of tones dates at least as far back as the 5th century BCE Pythagorean philosophers of ancient Greece, but there is still a lot to learn about the numbers behind the notes.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Some philosophers and activists advocate for pet abolition, arguing that treating any animals as property is ethically indefensible.
—Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophers
practitioners
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The turmoil sweeping global markets has introduced a new layer of uncertainty, threatening to sap investor appetite that had just begun to recover, according to several industry practitioners.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Euthanasia, on the other hand, involves doctors or health practitioners, under strict conditions, actively killing patients who meet certain conditions by giving them a lethal injection at their request.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Philosophers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophers. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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