wise men

plural of wise man

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise men
Noun
  • Those nostalgic notes evoke the minty hues of the 1950s and the earthy sages that were popular in the 1970s.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The rabbinic sages counseled patience, seeking a diplomatic accommodation that would avert mass bloodshed.
    Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Math is commonly portrayed as something only prodigies and savants can do.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The scholars included a variety of specialists, including experts in the text of the Quran, jurisprudence, and calligraphy.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Multiple rights experts and scholars say Israel's military assault on Gaza amounts to genocide.
    Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That left others to speak on his critical mistake — one that will circle the sports news cycle as pundits try to figure out what exactly to make of this Chiefs squad.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Politicians, pundits and free speech groups are emphasizing the point that a functioning democracy depends on resolving differences with words, not weapons.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
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