sages

plural of sage

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Recent Examples of sages The sages imagined the world itself as a structure left open to the north, a reminder that there are always cracks through which danger, chaos, and suffering can enter. Barry Gelman, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025 Those nostalgic notes evoke the minty hues of the 1950s and the earthy sages that were popular in the 1970s. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 The rabbinic sages counseled patience, seeking a diplomatic accommodation that would avert mass bloodshed. Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sages
scholars
Noun
  • Lastly, the scholars chalk the tremendous success of the books up to Rowling’s evocative writing, which encouraged young readers to be creative while holding their attention for long periods of time.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Field-altering books have deepened scholars’ understanding of the domestic turmoil of Revolutionary America, among other moments.
    Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025

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