sage

Example Sentences

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As she worked on Go Gentle, her heroine turned into a sage who desired only what she had and cheerily accepted whatever fate threw at her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The rationale for vesting awesome powers in a politically insulated central bank is that sage technocrats will make wise decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“The sage person knows the processes,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Iona is the sweet, sage maternal figure Andie fiercely craves but won’t admit to wanting.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

He smells good, like a mix of sandalwood, sage, and citrus rolled into one.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam