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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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
According to Delta's official seating policy, gate agents may reassign seats at their discretion to accommodate operational or customer needs.
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Blocking such records due to an ongoing criminal investigation is not required by law, and law enforcement agencies can release them at their own discretion.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
If Sponsor does not hear from a potential winner within 48 hours, another potential winner can be selected at Sponsor’s discretion.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
While open communication builds trust and fosters collaboration, certain discussions demand discretion and privacy.
—Arpit Jain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Blocking such records due to an ongoing criminal investigation is not required by law, and law enforcement agencies can release them at their own discretion.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
If Sponsor does not hear from a potential winner within 48 hours, another potential winner can be selected at Sponsor’s discretion.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Mar. 2025
While open communication builds trust and fosters collaboration, certain discussions demand discretion and privacy.
—Arpit Jain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
Noun
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Duty Of Care The duty of care obligates fiduciaries to exercise a high standard of professionalism, prudence, and diligence in managing your finances.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trusted resale sites like StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats usually have plenty of options (and with surprisingly affordable prices).—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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But top online sportsbook BetOnline offers Masters Props and specials with group betting options on golfers by country, former Masters champions, top LIV Golfer along with top left-handed golfer, with odds below along with (odds) to win the Masters.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 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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But investors are clearly not convinced by the wisdom of Trump’s plan.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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On one hand, of course these outsiders view Thailand as an escape, a playground, an exotic land full of ancient foreign wisdom lost to Western civilizations.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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With a user-friendly interface and rich features, Zoom has been the top choice for video calls.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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As manufacturers explore these new fill material options, Lenzing’s R&D and technical teams are on hand to help guide them through the right fiber choices and application suggestions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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 has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2025.
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