as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a sage suggestion that anyone should think long and hard before deciding to marry
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as in scholar
a person of deep wisdom or learning
the young prince made a pilgrimage to the sage, hoping to learn the meaning of life
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as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
her father has always shown an unpretentious sageness about the practicalities of life
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Recent Examples of sage
Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Such sage advice and wonderful resources.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The climb goes through coastal sage scrub and chaparral landscapes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Add the cornbread stuffing, rosemary, sage, and poultry seasoning.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
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Haas, an Austrian sage of microtonal music, has created his own sonic forest in the Park Avenue Armory’s Drill Hall, encircling the audience with 50 pianos (each of which has about 230 strings) and a chamber ensemble (Klangforum Wien) that included a contingent of thunderous percussion.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Such sage advice and wonderful resources.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
The climb goes through coastal sage scrub and chaparral landscapes.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Add the cornbread stuffing, rosemary, sage, and poultry seasoning.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
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The initial idea was Woltemade and Yoane Wissa would dovetail minutes wise, with the former Brentford striker expected to start more often in the short term to allow the German a period to acclimatise.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And speaking of which, Christmas is right around the corner, and we parents are already stretched thin budget-wise.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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If the Bucks see that end coming, moving Antetokounmpo ahead of the league's trade deadline in early February is the most prudent course of action.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the long term, Kim said these stocks could rerate to higher multiples as the companies prioritize prudent capital allocation and returns over growth.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sage. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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