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
Essence, 22 July 2025
The trees sit interspersed with clumps of colorful succulents like aeonium, grasses, agaves and sages, among streams of river rock.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Not quite as flashy as a chartreuse or lime, but not quite as muted as sage, somewhere between.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Black flower mint or Andean silver-leaf sage (Salvia discolor) is a fascinating plant for several reasons.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Jamaican mountain air clung close, warm and perfumed with sage.
—Essence, 22 July 2025
The trees sit interspersed with clumps of colorful succulents like aeonium, grasses, agaves and sages, among streams of river rock.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Not quite as flashy as a chartreuse or lime, but not quite as muted as sage, somewhere between.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Black flower mint or Andean silver-leaf sage (Salvia discolor) is a fascinating plant for several reasons.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sage
Adjective
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That caution proved wise, as the photos of young Mohammad turned out to be highly misleading.—
Seth Mandel,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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But for VCs like me, the wisest choice right now is to back the startups making healthcare systems more proactive, preventative, and fair – for everyone.—
Check Warner MBE,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Hope alone isn’t prudent in the pursuit of a playoff spot or division title.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Stars win, no matter how prudent the finances are with the overall roster.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sage. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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