RABBIS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

rabbis

noun

plural of rabbi

as in intellectuals

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Noun

Scholars and intellectuals have long argued that the rejection and hatred of Haitians by some sections of Dominican society are actually a rejection of the Blackness that Haitian identity and culture represents.

— Kendall Medford, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
For the artists and intellectuals who lived there across two decades of pioneering residency programs, Georgia’s Ossabaw Island was a potent source of inspiration.

— The New York Review of Books, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of intellectuals

Noun

Foreign Policy named him to its inaugural list of the world’s 100 most important global thinkers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
The schools offer a broad liberal arts education, in recognition that senior leadership must be critical thinkers who can understand different points of view.

— Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of thinkers

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The sages were teaching that life can progress from a state that is concealed to one of revelation and clarity, which, in our tradition, comes with this Day of Atonement.

— Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026
Our sages teach us that the reason God chose to create Adam as a single human being — unlike other species, which were created in large numbers all at once — is to demonstrate that each person is as valuable as the entire world.

— Meir Moscowitz, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sages

Noun

Women are compelled to suppress their desires, intellects, and emotions in Gilead.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
While the likes of Philo and Trotter have expanded upon the idea by prioritizing people whose intellects align with their brand values, Jacquemus takes it to another level.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026

Definition of intellects

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On his quest, Clarkson will be assisted by car designer Ian Callum, the brains behind the original F-Type and the Aston Martin Vanquish.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
This approach built on the work of psychologists like Donald Hebb who were studying brains and behavior.

— Arryn Robbins, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of brains

Noun

The teenager loved Kennedale High School and was cherished by his classmates and teachers, the post read.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Local governments are running deficits, with many struggling to pay teachers and civil servants their salaries and benefits on time.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

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