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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the sage of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a wise person or a figure known for their wisdom, often in a specific context or related to a particular subject.
Example: "He is often regarded as the sage of modern philosophy, offering insights that challenge conventional thinking."
Alternatives: "the wise one of" or "the guru of".
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the sage of
noun
A wise person or spiritual teacher; a man or woman of gravity and wisdom, especially, a teacher venerable for years, and of sound judgment and prudence; a grave or stoic philosopher.
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Yes, the sage of the red carpet is back.
The sage of Dagenham hopes that he will.
The sage of Princeton may yet have the last chuckle.
On campus, he was known as the "sage of Long Island".
Lewis, the sage of the Ravens for more than a decade, was right.
The Sage of Omaha, Warren Buffett, doesn't focus on the share price.
So is there anything left to say, outside the classroom, about the Sage of Concord?
Even Mr. Buffett, the sage of Omaha, Neb., has not been immune.
The Sage of Purdue promptly loosened regulations, beat down trade rules and expanded subsidies.
Berenson survived until 1959 as "the sage of I Tatti," a fading legend.
If H. L. Mencken was the Sage of Baltimore, Waters is, at least, the parsley.
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