wise
Example Sentences
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo paid tribute to Mazibuko on Monday, describing him as "kind to a fault" and a "saint" who acted as a "wise elder" for the group's younger members.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
More immediately, many parents fret about whether they have made a wise decision in trading their children’s childhoods for cash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Yet, Mascaro and his equally youthful co-screenwriter Tibério Azul are wise beyond their years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
What we're trying to do, technology wise, is very different.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
“Well,” said Fred, “as a wise old soul once told me, ‘true courage means you’re scared but you go ahead and do what needs to be done anyway.’”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.