wise man
noun
1
: a man of unusual learning, judgment, or insight : sage
2
: a man versed in esoteric lore (as of magic or astrology)
especially
: magus sense 1b
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In addition to statutes, there have been bodies composed of wise men and women who have made recommendations about how to repair the broken federal budget.
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Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 14 May 2026
My father, a very wise man, was never a fan of Chinese food.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Gifted by wise men to the baby Jesus — and burned as incense in churches and temples around the world.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
But as a wise man once said, profit is the price of admission to the future (except for entities with the power to tax).
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
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Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 14 May 2026
My father, a very wise man, was never a fan of Chinese food.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Gifted by wise men to the baby Jesus — and burned as incense in churches and temples around the world.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
But as a wise man once said, profit is the price of admission to the future (except for entities with the power to tax).
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Wise man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wise%20man. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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Wiseman
biographical name
Wise·man
ˈwīz-mən 
Nicholas Patrick Stephen 1802–1865 English cardinal and author
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