1
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
For decades afterward, the 1984 defeat revived Liberal prudence: Don’t overdo things.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Businesses should exercise prudence when assigning projects that demand creativity, expert judgment, or the creation of high-stakes content.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
This is a win-win for financial prudence and the environment.
—Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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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David Frum, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Businesses should exercise prudence when assigning projects that demand creativity, expert judgment, or the creation of high-stakes content.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
This is a win-win for financial prudence and the environment.
—Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
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That now appears to have been entirely brushed aside in the name of political expediency and the search for peace.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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At 80, the stinging reality is that after 54 years of advocacy, my optimism has been crushed as the Chesapeake dies a death of a thousand cuts on the altar of political expediency.—
Gerald Winegrad,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2025
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The image of monkey god Hanuman, representing wisdom, strength, courage, devotion and self-discipline, is prominently placed in the series, which pits Western notions of wealth and materialism against Buddhist concepts of selflessness and spirituality.—
Jordan Riefe,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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Gryffindor stands for bravery, courage and chivalry; Hufflepuff is known for loyalty, kindness and hard work; Ravenclaw values wisdom, wit and a love of learning; Slytherin represents ambition, resourcefulness and determination.—
Kelsey Lentz,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Brzeski also urged caution over the ability of a centrist government, which will likely be made up of a CDU-CSU and SPD coalition, to keep the more extreme parties at bay.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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But in doing so, the usage of other caution flags reverted to safety instead of show.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Not much can be made of the expressions on their faces, but the contorted bodies are sketched to reveal a sense—even evoke a sound—of intermittent agony.—
Emmanuel Iduma,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Located in Donelson, TN, just outside Nashville, it’s designed to help people reconnect with joy, curiosity, and a sense of possibility.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Rice has long been revered in skin care, a tradition reflected in the luxury hotel group Aman’s Essential Skin range.—
Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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With their ability to enhance accuracy and efficiency in patient care, radiopharmaceuticals are addressing persistent challenges in healthcare and unlocking groundbreaking opportunities.—
Stephen Belcher,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The actions on Monday stunned current and former prosecutors and investigators who said the department was abandoning a tradition of holding public officials, corporate executives and others accountable for corruption in favor of an approach built on political or economic expedience.—
Devlin Barrett,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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But to Trump and some of his advisers, the memo had a certain expedience.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Rosebud Baker is an actor, writer and comedian who somehow manages to blend dark humor and sharp wit, all while wearing the face of an angel.—
Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Pickard, known for his good nature and quick wit, was the most common answer.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The state's natural beauty, strong appeal to remote workers, and lower population density contribute to its desirability.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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By the end of the third quarter, the brand noted an increase in brand desirability, which measures purchase intent, Schulman said.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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