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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Recent Examples of sage
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Our eyes are really on the sage variety here, whose soft, friendly colorway feels bright and comforting.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
But Eleanor has backed herself into an awful corner, and in some ways, so too has Johansson’s film, which is stuck trying to impart sage wisdom through the lens of a truly hideous (if well-meaning) lie.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Coming in both sage and hazelnut chenille, this is the perfect piece for creating a cozy reading nook or laid-back living room environment.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Salvia azurea Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, lean to average
Soil pH: Adaptable (6.0-8.0)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
With azure blooms and long grey-green foliage, blue sage has a lovely, delicate appearance that belies its tough nature.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Our eyes are really on the sage variety here, whose soft, friendly colorway feels bright and comforting.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
But Eleanor has backed herself into an awful corner, and in some ways, so too has Johansson’s film, which is stuck trying to impart sage wisdom through the lens of a truly hideous (if well-meaning) lie.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Coming in both sage and hazelnut chenille, this is the perfect piece for creating a cozy reading nook or laid-back living room environment.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sage
Adjective
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Considering Micah Parsons, Trey Hendrickson and T.J. Watt are all in line for new deals soon, getting something done with Hutchinson sooner rather than later would be wise.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Which is wiser: Spending money on more firefighting resources after wildfires break out and absorbing the extraordinary cost of damages, or investing in technologies and training to prevent wildfires from happening in the first place?—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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We are fully committed to maintaining Harvard's ability to host our international students and scholars, who hail from more than 140 countries and enrich the University—and this nation—immeasurably.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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And the collaboration the Archive Center most prioritizes is with Native communities themselves, providing reference services to community members, scholars and the general public.—
Nathan Pugh,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, consumers are at a loss to know which mental health apps are prudent and useful and which ones are problematic and ought to be avoided.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Creating a more even playing time split could be prudent, but the club must be mindful of Caratini’s health as a 31-year-old who has only twice caught more than 500 innings in a season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sage. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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