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a person who expresses a theory in a particular area of experience
a philosopher of freedom
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Recent Examples of philosophers
For both of the Greek philosophers, then, writing is more about transformation than information.
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Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
But a growing chorus of theologians, philosophers and bioethicists are calling for more conversations surrounding these procedures and treatments.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
What is the point of Jonny Thomson in a world already full of brilliant philosophers and beautiful writers?
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
For Abramović, as well as for one of my favourite philosophers, Georges Bataille, it is tied to ecstasy, loss of control, and the dissolution of the self, and is therefore inseparable from death.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The book orbits around an art scandal that pulls in collectors, curators, philosophers and hangers-on.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Clark for his part said Monday that Anthropic also employs several philosophers.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers, and illuminators.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The viewer is invited to a tearoom rendezvous with four Japanese philosophers.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
But a growing chorus of theologians, philosophers and bioethicists are calling for more conversations surrounding these procedures and treatments.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
What is the point of Jonny Thomson in a world already full of brilliant philosophers and beautiful writers?
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
For Abramović, as well as for one of my favourite philosophers, Georges Bataille, it is tied to ecstasy, loss of control, and the dissolution of the self, and is therefore inseparable from death.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The book orbits around an art scandal that pulls in collectors, curators, philosophers and hangers-on.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Clark for his part said Monday that Anthropic also employs several philosophers.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers, and illuminators.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The viewer is invited to a tearoom rendezvous with four Japanese philosophers.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophers
practitioners
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While kintsugi has gained national visibility, particularly on the coasts, practitioners in the Midwest remain rare.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Lepoutre said Chapiron’s project is inspired by real cases in France involving young women who set themselves up as informal practitioners, offering discounted Botox and injections with dubious products.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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“Philosophers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophers. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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