rabbi

noun

Definition of rabbinext
as in teacher

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Recent Examples of rabbi Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, senior rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, described the contrast on his own block. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Rabbi Meir Moscowitz is the regional director of Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois and senior rabbi of Chabad of Northbrook. — Meir Moscowitz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Michtom had studied to become a rabbi before fleeing conscription in the Russian army. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 He was sworn in on a Tanakh, or the Hebrew Bible, that had previously belonged to Rabbi Jacob Rothschild, a civil rights leader and rabbi of The Temple in Atlanta from 1946 to 1973. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rabbi
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  1. teacher
  2. thinker
  3. intellectual
  4. yogi
  5. intellect
  6. sage
  7. guru
  8. wizard
Noun
  • There’s also a padel court, a 24-hour sea-view gym and a yoga studio with a resident teacher for those who really can’t sit still, while the neighbouring golf course is one of the best in Spain.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Then an invite extended to her dance teacher, Tori, turns into a night of exploring the city and getting to know each other.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of teacher
Noun
  • Foreign Policy named him to its inaugural list of the world’s 100 most important global thinkers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The schools offer a broad liberal arts education, in recognition that senior leadership must be critical thinkers who can understand different points of view.
    — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of thinker
Noun
  • The public intellectual of the future won’t be wearing tweed or a button-down collar—the new uniform involves a coach’s headset, or the pancake makeup from the greenroom of some sports network.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The initial wave of departures was made up of African American intellectuals, church leaders and merchants.
    — Karen Masterson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 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
  • Up until 1950, Señorita Rio uses her expert marksmanship, fencing skills, and keen intellect to fight Axis powers across South America.
    — Gaby Iori October 7, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Tony has led at the highest levels of government, respected for his intellect, strategic vision and ability to bring people together around bold, forward-looking ideas.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • Bhusri—sage, sincere, and steadfast in leading from the trenches—has empowered a crew of young leaders, including Hellermark, to help lead the charge.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The 2026 sheer trend tends to incorporate more muted colors, fitting with de Ramon’s choice of sage.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of sage
Noun
  • And Lewis’ combine measurables have always been a major red flag for another local QB guru, Warren McCarty of Warrior Football.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Another impending free agent, the pitching guru oversaw one of baseball’s best rotations and that aforementioned surprisingly successful bullpen.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of guru
Noun
  • Produced by Hollywood stunt champs 87North, the hard-hitting wizards that have been redefining fight choreography since John Wick, Violent Night 2, like its predecessor, promises heaps of gory and satisfyingly kinetic fight scenes.
    — Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The team was blessed in absentia by Pope Leo XIV and routinely wanded by the wizard.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of wizard

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