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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Snag it in the on-trend sage color, or choose between 18 other color options that will clinch your title of your flight’s most trendy passenger.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
Utopia Bedding 4-Piece Sheet Set Shoppers can choose from 28 colors, such as neutrals like white and brown, along with spring-ready hues like sage green and yellow, and sizes twin through California king.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Just outside the fence are a line of plants including maidenhair and pink muhly grasses, Texas sage and society garlic.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Salvia nemorosa Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, average
Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (5.5-6.5)
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
The erect flower spikes of meadow sage add dramatic texture and contrast to rose bushes.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
Snag it in the on-trend sage color, or choose between 18 other color options that will clinch your title of your flight’s most trendy passenger.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025
Utopia Bedding 4-Piece Sheet Set Shoppers can choose from 28 colors, such as neutrals like white and brown, along with spring-ready hues like sage green and yellow, and sizes twin through California king.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Just outside the fence are a line of plants including maidenhair and pink muhly grasses, Texas sage and society garlic.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Deferring college acceptance—postponing enrollment typically for one year—can be a thoughtful strategy when life circumstances, personal goals or practical considerations suggest that waiting might be the wiser path.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Guidance and tariffs Dover made a few wise adjustments to its full-year outlook.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Aston Villa accounting period covered 13 months, not one year. Source: Club financial statements All of which begs the question: are Levy and Spurs being excessively prudent?—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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As a result, many universities, including those in states with a 7% cap on prudent spending, will likely be able to increase their use of endowment funds to maintain their budgets at prior levels.—
Ellen P. Aprill,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sage. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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