wise old man
Example Sentences
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His depiction as a toothless and wise old man signaled that he was not to be feared, an important characteristic for someone promoting an anxiety-inducing process like writing.
From Salon • Oct. 23, 2022
The one-and-dones will be there, but so will teams such as Notre Dame, Villanova, Wichita State and Michigan State — the Spartans led by Bridges, the wise old man of college basketball.
From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2017
It might seem a natural progression from affectless boy to elegant young man to wise old man.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2016
He had been a wise old man forever, and until recently, he barely showed signs of slowing.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2010
A wise old man like you see in movies and books.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
