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
At the end of the day, Coyne said, “a wise old man and a wise old woman reach the same conclusion.”
From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2022
Carlo helped me like a wise old teacher, a wise old man, someone who’s been there, done that.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2022
We’re told—but never shown—that along the way he becomes “a mentor and eventually a wise old man to so many who encountered him.”
From Slate • Dec. 12, 2019
A wise old man like you see in movies and books.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
