1
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion
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as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
in that job you'll be expected to show discretion and act like a professional at all times
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Recent Examples of discretion
In a world where celebrity couples can monetize every detail of their relationship, their discretion has made Holland and Zendaya beloved online.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
DMs were advised to interpret wishes with utmost discretion, lest players ruin the game or break the world.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
Every manager needs to walk the fine line between respect and discretion while also keeping information flowing.
—Janine Schindler, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Judges have the discretion to order the euthanasia of dangerous or vicious dogs after the first unprovoked attack.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
DMs were advised to interpret wishes with utmost discretion, lest players ruin the game or break the world.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
Every manager needs to walk the fine line between respect and discretion while also keeping information flowing.
—Janine Schindler, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Judges have the discretion to order the euthanasia of dangerous or vicious dogs after the first unprovoked attack.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
Noun
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His insights extend beyond real estate, encompassing broader principles of financial prudence and personal development.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Their prudence is warranted since the business case supporting DEI programs and their ideological underpinnings is losing ground as more research emerges.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Because there’s no active crane hunting season — sandhills aren’t even defined as a game bird in the state — farmers are left with two options.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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These cost concerns were less likely to occur with a more flexible option, such as my mom.—
Christina Crawford,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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Nelson’s approach is using limited development timelines not just to save money, but to challenge his team to work within artistic restraints as a way to hone their skills, resulting in more the experimental fare Strange Scaffold has become famous for.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2025
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At the time, there was a common belief in Germany that military restraint had finally made their country a stable and prosperous one, following two devastating wars.—
Sylvia Taschka,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps that wisdom — with McCaskey as the only 2022 holdover on the search-party interview panel — can be applied to this search.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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Think beyond popular wisdom Southern California has always been subject to drought and Santa Ana winds, primary factors for today’s fires.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Each car has space for 34 passengers, nearly all of whom get choice views of France’s fourth-largest urban center in cabins designed by a Ferrari alum.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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What effect the Los Angeles fires might have on powertrain choices is yet to be determined.—
Russ Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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His biggest flaws, like gap discipline, can be coached up.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Saturn, on the other hand, brings the energy of discipline, structure and accountability to the mystical realm of Pisces.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Homegrown slugger Pete Alonso has continually made the most sense for New York, but his free agency has dragged on for months.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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His confirmation hearing, set for Thursday at 10 a.m. EST, could provide a clearer sense of his priorities.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
16 Jan. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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