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
Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That program including opening the mouth to the ocean, restoring tidal wetlands, creating new endangered bird breeding habitat and preserving the surrounding coastal sage scrub habitat vital for endangered songbirds, such as the Belding’s savannah sparrow.
—Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
The neutral ivory and sage runner has a muted floral pattern that’s eye-catching yet not overwhelming.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Here’s some sage advice about making the most of your shopping experience at one of the the world’s biggest wholesale warehouses.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
That program including opening the mouth to the ocean, restoring tidal wetlands, creating new endangered bird breeding habitat and preserving the surrounding coastal sage scrub habitat vital for endangered songbirds, such as the Belding’s savannah sparrow.
—Jeff Regan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
The neutral ivory and sage runner has a muted floral pattern that’s eye-catching yet not overwhelming.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sage
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The one that was pretty impactful for me at Cannes, at least life trajectory wise, probably more impactful than all of those other films, came in 2012.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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Many studies consider the incremental dollars spent on Medicaid by blue states to be a wise investment.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
16 May 2025
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But most other Fed officials believe the prudent move would be to wait on lowering interest rates until there is a more material deterioration in labor markets.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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Analysts said with all the uncertainty, taking a more cautious view is prudent right now.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sage. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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