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
The simplification of this rallying cry points to the exhibition’s sagacious curatorial focus.
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Harper’s has been a sagacious and elegant presence in all this for a very long time, since there were giants on the earth, Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville.
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Literary Hub,
26 Nov. 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 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.
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Shamira Ibrahim,
Essence,
6 Apr. 2022
Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Harper’s has been a sagacious and elegant presence in all this for a very long time, since there were giants on the earth, Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville.
—
Literary Hub,
26 Nov. 2025
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.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sagacious
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.
Adjective
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
Adjective
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The results were insightful, candid and revealing throughout, pulling back the curtain on how the players view both their peers and themselves.
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The Brazilian big man spent the first five — and most meaningful — seasons of his seven-year NBA career playing under legendary San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who provided him with an insightful perspective on how to operate and manage a championship team.
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