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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance
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as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
prudence would call for a little more caution in such a delicate situation
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as in wisdom
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
in the long run, prudence will pay off more often than taking wild risks
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Recent Examples of prudence
Ultimately, capitalizing on falling interest rates is not merely about seizing short-term opportunities but about cultivating a mindset of financial discipline, prudence, and long-term financial well-being.
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Brian Menickella, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
But prudence is less alluring than rage, and eventually, Nancy loses control of her own anger.
—Rafaela Bassili, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024
Governments must do more with less, requiring fiscal prudence and innovation.
—Tom Amburgey, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
What this meant back in 2008 is that debit cards that formerly rewarded individual prudence were rendered imprudent by government decree.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Brian Menickella, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
But prudence is less alluring than rage, and eventually, Nancy loses control of her own anger.
—Rafaela Bassili, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024
Governments must do more with less, requiring fiscal prudence and innovation.
—Tom Amburgey, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
What this meant back in 2008 is that debit cards that formerly rewarded individual prudence were rendered imprudent by government decree.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prudence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
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The Trump campaign, and Vance in particular, need to answer and be held accountable for dangerous, racist lies for political expediency.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024
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At one level, the book is a work of contemporary history, telling the story of an ongoing global political crisis—a chaotic spectacle of uncertainty, fear, and political expediency in which multilateral cooperation quickly gave way to nationalism, populism, and great-power rivalry.Colin Kahl and Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
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In her debut monograph, ten Have shares some of her wisdom by articulating four principles for styling, demonstrated by imagery from four seasons.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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The former New York Giants quarterback will impart wisdom about how his skills under center have translated to the boardroom.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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In an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, 12 states prohibit the use of natural deer urine and permit only synthetic scents.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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None of the state's tabulation centers are in the scope of the power shut-offs, though PG&E also has provided backup generators there as well out of an abundance of caution.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The design will focus on early Santa Clara canning days, with Ainsley Family memorabilia to give it a sense of history.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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But following the real-time data and zooming in on key counties can give you a sense of where things are headed.Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other examples came six years ago, when O’Conner and St. Louise hospitals had to be sold, and this year, when Regional Medical Center initiated cutbacks in stroke care and other critical services.Cindy Chavez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The fun Xmas tradition has made room for skin care, and this Molton Brown Advent Calendar will pamper your mom from head to toe.Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Make no mistake, Biden is a true patriot — someone who unlike so many cares more about his country, the welfare of its citizens and the Constitution than political expedience and personal gain.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
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The line between governing and eyeing the next election has become indistinguishable — much to the chagrin of those who wish expedience and partisanship had less influence over lawmakers and their decisions.Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
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This is an authorized telling, written with the participation of its subject, who contributes comments with restrained candor and wry, arch wit.David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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The women in my family are known for their wit and their grit, but not exactly their warmth and sensitivity.Blake Cale, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024
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Homebuyers are often eager to research neighborhood characteristics like access to shopping, school quality, or crime rates because these factors impact liveability, desirability, and safety, and the same logic should apply to researching climate risks.Daryl Fairweather, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Beccari estimated that Vuitton hosted a few thousand top clients during the Louis Vuitton and America’s Cup races, and that such affiliations increase the desirability of the brand.Miles Socha, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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