SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
sage
noun
A person respected for wisdom and sound judgment.
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Person of wisdom
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Usage distinction
Return to topSage implies recognized wisdom. A thinker need not be wise, an elder may simply be older, and a savant can be exceptionally learned without comparable practical judgment.
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See sage in use
The village sage advised the travelers to examine the evidence before choosing a path.
An older mechanic, regarded as a sage for resolving practical disagreements with sound judgment, helped select the stories included in the tribute.
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