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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2
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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3
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
Democrats faced a difficult choice: allow passage of a bill granting President Donald Trump broad discretion over spending decisions or vote against it and trigger a government shutdown.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The judge has sole discretion in determining Millett’s sentence and is under no obligation to agree to recommendations made by the prosecution.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
The company's management has broad discretion with respect to the application of the net proceeds from the offering, which are primarily intended to be used to consummate a business combination.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
The city manager has discretion to allocate up to $1 million from the unappropriated balance of the Public Safety Sales Tax fund, the ordinance reads.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The judge has sole discretion in determining Millett’s sentence and is under no obligation to agree to recommendations made by the prosecution.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
The company's management has broad discretion with respect to the application of the net proceeds from the offering, which are primarily intended to be used to consummate a business combination.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
The city manager has discretion to allocate up to $1 million from the unappropriated balance of the Public Safety Sales Tax fund, the ordinance reads.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
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For investors caught between FOMO and financial prudence, even Goldman suggests hedging your bets.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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The company reported a strong quarter in early February but left its outlook unchanged for the rest of the year out of prudence and conservatism.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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The retailer recently expanded its line-up of cars for sale on its website and now has financing options.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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From matte black to iridescent tortoiseshell, the options felt endless.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The chance that American attacks on Houthis could prompt attacks on Saudi Arabia and a renewal of the kingdom’s brutal war in Yemen was a chief concern of the Biden administration, a prime reason that White House operated with a degree of restraint in its strikes on Houthi targets.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Sullivan, 56, was charged with first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons and first-degree reckless endangerment.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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Mentoring is about passing along the wisdom learned from the successes and failures of one’s career to the next generation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Even perfectly legitimate laws can be enforced in ways that are harmful, and good governance requires the wisdom to enforce the law in ways that are consistent with other values.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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This gets at a much bigger issue: This production fails to justify or explain why this is a one-person show or what is gained by this choice.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Granted, personal choice is always best—but here are some ways to narrow down your bra selection for maximum comfort and support.—
Bianca London,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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The special section of Art Bulletin—which, as the discipline’s flagship journal, constitutes a semiofficial statement about AI’s importance in the field—devoted the majority of its space to critical commentary about the application of computer vision to works of art.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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That discipline has helped broaden the National Rally’s appeal, especially in the aftermath of Macron’s defeat in the 2024 European elections.—
Thomas Adamson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Harrison, too, expressed a sense that the odds were stacked against her, and getting worse all the time.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2025
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Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2025.
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