RABBIS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

rabbis

noun

plural of rabbi

as in intellectuals

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Noun

For the artists and intellectuals who lived there across two decades of pioneering residency programs, Georgia’s Ossabaw Island was a potent source of inspiration.

— The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026
Latin became the language of administration in the western half of the empire—the language used by politicians, soldiers, and intellectuals.

— Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of intellectuals

Noun

One of these thinkers was Bartolomeo Balbi, who translated Bushido and other Japanese books.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2026
From the great artists and thinkers who shaped civilization to the artisans and industrial districts that continue to define excellence today, Italy has consistently transformed creativity and expertise into enduring value.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of thinkers

Noun

Our sages teach us that the reason God chose to create Adam as a single human being — unlike other species, which were created in large numbers all at once — is to demonstrate that each person is as valuable as the entire world.

— Meir Moscowitz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Look to Rainbow Swiss chard, multicolor lettuces, purple-leaf basil, dusky blue kales or cabbages, and variegated perennial thymes and sages.

— Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of sages

Noun

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

Russell picks up the action from there, charting the unlikely path that took Madden from the NFL sidelines to somehow becoming the brains and brand behind what Madden NFL, what would become one of the bestselling video game franchises of all time.

— Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
To draw that conclusion, Stanford University researchers examined how the brains of mouse embryos develop.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of brains

Noun

Employment for elementary and kindergarten teachers is projected to show little or no growth through 2035, even with 99,400 positions opening annually.

— Kellie Lauth, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The institute provides professional development to Starpoint teachers.

— Lina Ruiz September 21, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of teachers

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