rabbi

noun

Definition of rabbinext
as in teacher

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Recent Examples of rabbi The film features a wide variety of Jewish types, from kosher-enforcing kitchen staff to a group of outsider-ish kids to a female rabbi (played by Aya Cash). — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 The jokes practically wrote themselves as an eclectic group of progressive pastors, imams and a rabbi walked into a room, finding their seats around a table to talk about religion and politics. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 Crystal said his contract with Temple Adat Shalom is for one year, and in the interim, a search committee will be involved in selecting the next rabbi. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2026 As the rabbi prayed, the executioner secured the five leather straps. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rabbi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabbi
  1. teacher
  2. thinker
  3. intellectual
  4. yogi
  5. intellect
  6. sage
  7. guru
  8. wizard
Noun
  • This time the central crime revolves around a severed finger that is sent to the high school, and a mysterious — potentially nefarious — new teacher captivating their children.
    — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For example, in 2011 Wisconsin decided that decisions about layoff procedures, class sizes and teacher placements should belong to the employer.
    — David Griffith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of teacher
Noun
  • This coexistence of one god and many gods may initially appear contradictory, but a clearer picture emerges by tracing the history of how Hindu texts, traditions, and thinkers—and some Western scholars—have answered this question.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • But alongside serious thinkers such as Rankine, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Saidiya Hartman, less rigorous writers and ideas were also elevated.
    — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of thinker
Noun
  • Professor Capps, ever the dispassionate intellectual, let the material speak for itself.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Not in the esoteric way that speaks to intellectuals and insiders.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of intellectual
Noun
  • For us, Shiva is the Adiyogi – the first yogi, and the Adiguru – the first guru.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead, here is everything to know about the social worker, yogi, and former makeup artist who brought Meghan Markle into the world.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
Definition of yogi
Noun
  • As its sign of rulership, this Earth sign gives the messenger planet a grounding outlet for its intellect and curiosity.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Here was a juicy alleged scandal involving two big names, a public intellectual and an actor publicly known for her intellect.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • And you’ll be treated to a lush habitat of native plants, including prickly phlox, chaparral yucca, black sage, hollyleaf cherry and Coulter’s Matilija poppy.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Bath & Body Works Lavender and Jasmine fragrance, of course, features the floral herb, as well as rosewood and sage, giving it warm, woody, and peppery vibes with a hint of rose.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sage
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  • This group of women travelled for more than 30 hours with their guru to bathe in the river.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • George traveled to India to study the sitar at the feet of his new guru, Ravi Shankar.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of guru
Noun
  • And for all the Padres’ successes under private equity wizard Peter Seidler, his biggest bet went bust, the ‘23 Padres missing the playoffs despite his approving MLB’s third-highest payroll.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • He a notoriously vain, boastful and fame-obsessed wizard well versed in Memory Charms who is recruited by Dumbledore as Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of wizard

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