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philosopher

[fi-los-uh-fer] / fɪˈlɒs ə fər /
NOUN
deep thinker
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Projects on “Victorian poets,” a “German theologian,” a “German philosopher,” “British philosophers,” an “English philosopher and mathematician,” and an “Italian composer” were worthy of preservation.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

OK, speaking of that: I read the essay you had this philosopher Justin Smith-Ruiu write about the album.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"The specific name lii honors Li Er, the ancient Chinese philosopher better known as Laozi," said the research team, led by Bo Cai.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Austin, an English philosopher of language, observed, words often convey more than information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

She raised her index finger, like a wise philosopher.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies




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