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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
Members of the Miccosukee and Seminole Indian tribes beat drums and led ceremonies with sage to cleanse the area while others carried signs, chanted and wore anti-ICE T-shirts.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Franklin’s writing in a sage, sort of snide third person voice that reminds me of some of my middle-aughts faves.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
The Walmart-exclusive quilt set is on sale in three different colorways—blue, sage, and silver—to match your style, and comes in a classic ogee pattern with slight texture.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Lean into the green obsession in interiors with a sage colorway (white and black are also options).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025
Members of the Miccosukee and Seminole Indian tribes beat drums and led ceremonies with sage to cleanse the area while others carried signs, chanted and wore anti-ICE T-shirts.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Franklin’s writing in a sage, sort of snide third person voice that reminds me of some of my middle-aughts faves.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
The Walmart-exclusive quilt set is on sale in three different colorways—blue, sage, and silver—to match your style, and comes in a classic ogee pattern with slight texture.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
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Adjective
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In hindsight that decision may not have been the wisest.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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Demonstrating a talent for working in fluent french peppered with a british accent, the actor delivers one of his most indelible acting turns as the sly, wry, and wise business mogul-turned- butler who finds new purpose in life working on the other side of the fence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Adding another inside linebacker or two would be prudent, and Michigan has players on the board who could fill that need.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Further, the company has been prudent in allocating its resources towards innovation and marketing focused on its flagship product, unlike big conglomerates who despite having deep pockets are unable to focus on a particular niche.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sage. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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