as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a sagacious critique of the current social climate in our nation
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Recent Examples of sagacious
Morris Chestnut Logline: As the fate of the earth hangs perilously in the balance, Bandi a sagacious elder embarks on a crucial mission to locate Tep one of the few legitimate descendants of an ancient extraterrestrial power, tracing back to a small tribe in Africa.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
Foster a balanced approach: While data can provide valuable insights at scale, integrating human judgment and industry expertise ensures a sagacious, well-rounded, and likely more ethical strategic investment approach.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
All that Manuel’s sagacious head coach Victor Valenzuela can do now is fine-tune his fighter’s composure.
—Ben Wyatt, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2023
The story, which reads as a simple recitation of the facts, portrays the decision to use the bomb as one made with sagacious care.
—Andy Kifer, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2023
In the eye-popping sci-fi epic, Winslet plays the sagacious Ronal, an alien queen and healer who leads the oceanic Metkayina clan.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2022
There are many other indications of showmanly skills in the sagacious production by Eagle.
—Jack D. Grant, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2022
Her character’s backstory is a compelling narrative that the franchise aims to explore over the series: Raised in Harlem with the guidance of a sagacious grandmother, Lally learned of the traditional magic that existed in her family bloodline despite their living in the nonmagical world.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 6 Apr. 2022
Leave it to the sagacious Linus Van Pelt to strip away the trappings of the Thanksgiving holiday tradition and find its essence.
—Ben Zimmer, WSJ, 25 Nov. 2021
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2024
Foster a balanced approach: While data can provide valuable insights at scale, integrating human judgment and industry expertise ensures a sagacious, well-rounded, and likely more ethical strategic investment approach.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
All that Manuel’s sagacious head coach Victor Valenzuela can do now is fine-tune his fighter’s composure.
—Ben Wyatt, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2023
The story, which reads as a simple recitation of the facts, portrays the decision to use the bomb as one made with sagacious care.
—Andy Kifer, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2023
In the eye-popping sci-fi epic, Winslet plays the sagacious Ronal, an alien queen and healer who leads the oceanic Metkayina clan.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2022
There are many other indications of showmanly skills in the sagacious production by Eagle.
—Jack D. Grant, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 July 2022
Her character’s backstory is a compelling narrative that the franchise aims to explore over the series: Raised in Harlem with the guidance of a sagacious grandmother, Lally learned of the traditional magic that existed in her family bloodline despite their living in the nonmagical world.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 6 Apr. 2022
Leave it to the sagacious Linus Van Pelt to strip away the trappings of the Thanksgiving holiday tradition and find its essence.
—Ben Zimmer, WSJ, 25 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sagacious
Adjective
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With them, outrage becomes fuel for sustained, wise action.—
Marc Brackett,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hubert will play a wise woman who meets Hilary (Coco Jones) and becomes instrumental to the Banks family.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This aligns with research showing that rural social identity predicts skepticism of external experts, illustrating a rural orientation toward prudent distrust.—
Scott R. Schell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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That said, Gordon believes the sale announced by Tucker, who was promoted from Jack in the Box chief financial officer to CEO on March 31, is a prudent one.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Funny, empowering and insightful?—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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This multi-day gathering invites spiritual leaders, renowned scholars and creative thinkers from around the world to engage in a thoughtful and insightful dialogue on pressing social issues.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Sagacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagacious. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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