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as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
with age and experience comes wisdom—hopefully neither book learning nor simple intelligence should be confused with wisdom
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as in science
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the orientation meetings will provide the company's old hands with an opportunity to pass on their wisdom to the new employees
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
had overstayed her welcome and lacked the wisdom to know it
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as in desirability
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
wondered about the wisdom of hiring such an inexperienced girl to care for the children
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Recent Examples of wisdom
If the Rams, who went 10-7 and had a chance to beat the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round, decide against that type of investment in Stafford, one has to question the wisdom of the Giants, coming off a 3-14 season, spending so much.
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Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
There is much wisdom in here on how mothers and daughters communicate, or miscommunicate, but also a driving sense of hope.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Aside from being a beacon of wisdom, Barrymore is also a bonafide beauty icon.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
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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Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
There is much wisdom in here on how mothers and daughters communicate, or miscommunicate, but also a driving sense of hope.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Aside from being a beacon of wisdom, Barrymore is also a bonafide beauty icon.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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Send your questions now, with Ben online to offer his expert insight at the earlier-than-usual time of 12pm to 1pm GMT.—
Ben Dinnery,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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It’s hosted by four legendary tech-operators-turned-investors (Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg) who bring banter, hot takes and deep insights to complex topics.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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The tool is designed for people who do intensive knowledge work in areas like finance, science, policy, and engineering.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Progress also has equipment and hardware to support Roscosmos science experiments.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Looking Ahead Like previous iterations, this year’s letter highlighted Berkshire’s ability to adapt to changing economic conditions while sticking to its core principles of value investing and financial prudence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Lamont is expected to call for Connecticut to maintain its fiscal prudence balanced with strategic investments in various programs.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 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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For those with intimate knowledge of defense issues, beefing up military capabilities in Britain and continental Europe is a must.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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This account is based on interviews with five people at the network with knowledge of events who asked for anonymity for fear of retribution.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
1 Mar. 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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Reflecting this sense of progression, for the first time in its history Zegna will hold a fashion show outside Italy — choosing a key market for the brand and for the industry at large.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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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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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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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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