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Recent Examples of wise man
Alas, a wise man once said defense wins championships.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
The wise men who lived in a world of white wigs, muskets, and nonvoting women embraced change.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
What a Wise Philosopher Can Teach Us About Smart Tech
More than 2,000 years ago, Socrates—a wise man himself—expanded people’s minds by asking them a series of questions.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The firm is called Matthew 724 Construction, an apparent reference to part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount that tells the story of two builders — a wise man who followed his teachings and built a home on a rock foundation, and a foolish man who constructed a home on sand.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
The wise men who lived in a world of white wigs, muskets, and nonvoting women embraced change.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
What a Wise Philosopher Can Teach Us About Smart Tech
More than 2,000 years ago, Socrates—a wise man himself—expanded people’s minds by asking them a series of questions.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The firm is called Matthew 724 Construction, an apparent reference to part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount that tells the story of two builders — a wise man who followed his teachings and built a home on a rock foundation, and a foolish man who constructed a home on sand.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise man
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finished second (23.1 percent), white nationalist turned Cabinet-member-without-portfolio Laura Loomer was third (14.8 percent), and Renaissance man Charles Kushner (Real-estate developer!—
George Kalogerakis,
Air Mail,
6 Sep. 2025
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As a scholar, physician, civil rights champion, historian and humanitarian, Dr. Charles H. Wright was indeed a Renaissance man.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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The book spans more than six decades and charts the rise of Malone, 84, from an engineering background to his current status as billionaire and media industry seer.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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That plan goes to hell when Davina intercepts them and forbids Julia to go, because a seer named Maisri is coming to the castle.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
29 Aug. 2025
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Another sage green, this time chosen by Whitley, Clary Sage is a touch darker than October Mist and has subtle yellow undertones.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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If your recipient prefers fresh notes, look for eucalyptus or sage, which also pair with the season's earthy vibe.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Wise man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise%20man. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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