as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a sage suggestion that anyone should think long and hard before deciding to marry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in scholar
a person of deep wisdom or learning
the young prince made a pilgrimage to the sage, hoping to learn the meaning of life
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sage
Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
So if big-league pitchers want some sage advice on what that means for them, Rays reliever Cole Sulser is here to provide it.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Besides offering up some sage knowledge to the team’s young core, Seth Curry’s presence also assists the Hornets in other ways, with court spacing being right at the very top of the list.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
That includes those that are highly-scented such as rosemary, geraniums, sage, and lavender, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sage
Noun
Freeman is typically sage and Harris characteristically fiery.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
So if big-league pitchers want some sage advice on what that means for them, Rays reliever Cole Sulser is here to provide it.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Besides offering up some sage knowledge to the team’s young core, Seth Curry’s presence also assists the Hornets in other ways, with court spacing being right at the very top of the list.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
That includes those that are highly-scented such as rosemary, geraniums, sage, and lavender, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sage
Adjective
-
Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Her fate remains one of literature’s most haunting unsolved mysteries, drawing the fascination of scholars, writers and literary enthusiasts.—
Patti Callahan Henry,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
-
Newsweek has reached out to several legal scholars for comment via email on Sunday.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
What are the climate risks confronting prudent fiduciaries?—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
-
But their move to limit the exposure of the man with a license to kill may have proved prudent, considering that the ubiquity of über-brands like Disney’s Marvel and Lucasfilm sparked audience fatigue and prompted a pullback on output.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
Articles Related to sage
Cite this Entry
“Sage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sage. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share