rabbis

noun

plural of rabbi
as in intellectuals

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  1. intellectuals
  2. thinkers
  3. sages
  4. intellects
  5. brains
  6. teachers
Noun
  • Perched along the Sea of Marmara, the boutique property sits on the largest of the islands, Büyükada, whose Ottoman-era mansions are where intellectuals and aristocrats held court in the 19th century.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
  • Coffin, the co-creator and voice of the Minions, was born in France to Franco-Indonesian intellectuals who only turned on the TV for old movies.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of intellectuals
Noun
  • Classical thinkers used it to describe the capacity to feel a powerful impulse and choose not to act on it.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Tradition of separation The idea of separate spheres of spiritual and secular functions and authority was advanced by religious and secular thinkers to benefit both religion and the state.
    — Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of thinkers
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  • Giant agaves, lomandra, aeoniums, aloes, blue grasses and sages covered the slope from the house to the pool.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • With encouragement from Kincaid, Lee, 49, began by planting small sages that would grow quickly and help prevent erosion, since water, mulch and rain often ran down the hillside to the sidewalk.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Definition of sages
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  • 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
  • The man singing with Bridgers was, in fact, Dan Reeder, an oddball folk singer-songwriter, longtime visual artist, and instrument maker who’s developed a cult following for his beautifully simple songs about butterflies and beachballs and brains.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
  • Scientists have found that humans evolved to rely on each other, and our brains are hardwired to seek out relationships and community, not only for joy and comfort, but for survival.
    — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of brains
Noun
  • First-year teachers with a master’s degree range from $60,000 to $62,000 per year, depending on the number of credits.
    — Taylor O'Connor July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • That brought pay for most starting teachers in the district to around $44,500.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of teachers
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