as in theorist
a person who expresses a theory in a particular area of experience
a philosopher of freedom
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Recent Examples of philosopher
Perhaps this is because PhDs are seen as philosophers.
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Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
Hopeful Pessimism By Mara van der Lugt Hopeful Pessimism, the title of the philosopher Mara van der Lugt’s new book, perfectly captures this oxymoronic attitude.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
The 6-foot-9 Thomas is a heady philosopher who likes to influence the game at the point of attack.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
The best candidate may be the pleasant emotion that philosophers and psychologists have identified as resentment’s exact opposite: gratitude.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Jan. 2025
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Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
Hopeful Pessimism By Mara van der Lugt Hopeful Pessimism, the title of the philosopher Mara van der Lugt’s new book, perfectly captures this oxymoronic attitude.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2025
The 6-foot-9 Thomas is a heady philosopher who likes to influence the game at the point of attack.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
The best candidate may be the pleasant emotion that philosophers and psychologists have identified as resentment’s exact opposite: gratitude.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosopher
Noun
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Political theorists long argued that the world is a competition of power, not a landscape of moral entitlements.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Political theorist Ruth Kinna puts Kropotkin in specific historical context, explaining that Kropotkin’s theory of mutual aid can be seen as an attempt to motivate action in the face of the decline of revolutionary anarchism.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The retreat pop-ups include a wellness workshop led by Highland Project mindfulness practitioners, as well as opportunities for attendees to foster true connections with one another.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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Nurse practitioners took the top spot for a second consecutive year with a median salary of $126,260.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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These are the interpreters, the ones who were right alongside our combat veterans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Volunteers may also provide free language interpreter services.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Philosopher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosopher. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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