The best replacement for fresh sage is ground sage.

The best alternatives to fresh sage are rated as following:
★★★★★  ground sage
★★★★  dried
★★★★  dried sage
★  rubbed sage
★  dry sage

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Speaking about fresh sage, one probably shouldn't forget about brown butter.

Other search terms related to fresh sage and their ratings are:
★★★★★ brown butter
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