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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
The common wisdom, at least in food circles, is the water should taste like the sea.
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Traditional wisdom would also dictate that the dollar would gain if tariffs push the U.S. Federal Reserve to act with more caution in cutting interest rates this year, fearing a resurgence in inflation.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The unschooled elevate personalities over institutions and juvenile amusements — having fun — over the quest to diminish injustice, to strive for wisdom, to display courage and to be guided by every benevolent instinct of the human heart.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
Practical spiritual applications for daily living based on ancient wisdom and spiritual traditions from around the world.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Traditional wisdom would also dictate that the dollar would gain if tariffs push the U.S. Federal Reserve to act with more caution in cutting interest rates this year, fearing a resurgence in inflation.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The unschooled elevate personalities over institutions and juvenile amusements — having fun — over the quest to diminish injustice, to strive for wisdom, to display courage and to be guided by every benevolent instinct of the human heart.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
Practical spiritual applications for daily living based on ancient wisdom and spiritual traditions from around the world.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wisdom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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Traders will look to speeches by several Fed officials later this week, hoping for insights into future monetary policy amid the concerns about the central bank's independence.—
Brijesh Patel,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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All of these qualities of a manuscript can provide insight into the person who made it.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2025
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Next, you fine-tune your prompts, which can be as much art as science.—
Dan Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tomar said the rise in skepticism comes from the COVID-19 pandemic, which fueled greater skepticism of science as a whole.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, there needs to be prudence, since the Heat are poised to potentially get back in the cap-space race in the 2026 offseason, when the contracts of Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier come off the books.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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What critics of interventionism have historically sought is prudence in foreign affairs—avoiding unnecessary wars while ensuring the protection of core national interests.—
Andrew Latham,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2025
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All of this signifies that these schools have established their standing among the most competitive in the nation, both in terms of their desirability and selectivity.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Farnan recommends shopping quartz and granite for the best balance of cost and desirability.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Another lawsuit, from the state of Maine, lists and provides photographs of a litany of internal industry documents showing industry knowledge of the threat of climate change.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Last week, Fyre Festival organizers fired back at the Playa del Carmen's statement saying the Mexican city's government had no knowledge of the event.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Colts’ draft analysis • Mock draft analysis: Does TE still make the most sense in Round1?—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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In this sense, Biden’s brand of post-neoliberalism fed the body but not the soul.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Comments Million Dollar Secret finalists take on laser beams, sewing needles, and a battle of wits.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Emmy-award-winning series somehow managed to merge sharp wit with wholehearted sincerity, reminding us that, in the end, family is what makes life truly special, no matter how chaotic or comical things can be.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Create clear, consistent guidelines for public participation that prioritize citizen engagement over procedural expediency.—
Josue Sierra,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2025
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The central bank, however, has consistently maintained its independence, which is essential for crafting policies that consider long-term economic stability over political expediency.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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