as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
pure horse sense should tell you it's dangerous to play with matches
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Recent Examples of horse sense
Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.
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Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024
His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
My bet is that Smith has that political horse sense.
—Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 8 June 2023
But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023
Back in 2011, Daniels, a former Bush White House official and two-term Indiana governor known for his conservative horse sense and low-key manner, passed on a White House run and went on to accept the Purdue presidency.
—Frederick Hess, Forbes, 16 June 2022
In an age when Hollywood’s highest-profile parent-child relationship is that between Britney Spears and her father, what could be more refreshing than the homespun horse sense of the Howard boys?
—Peter Tonguette, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2021
People have many ways of talking about intuition: gut, nose, sixth sense, horse sense, Spidey-sense.
—Steve Kolowich, Washington Post, 20 June 2019
Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024
His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024
My bet is that Smith has that political horse sense.
—Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 8 June 2023
But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.
—Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023
Back in 2011, Daniels, a former Bush White House official and two-term Indiana governor known for his conservative horse sense and low-key manner, passed on a White House run and went on to accept the Purdue presidency.
—Frederick Hess, Forbes, 16 June 2022
In an age when Hollywood’s highest-profile parent-child relationship is that between Britney Spears and her father, what could be more refreshing than the homespun horse sense of the Howard boys?
—Peter Tonguette, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2021
People have many ways of talking about intuition: gut, nose, sixth sense, horse sense, Spidey-sense.
—Steve Kolowich, Washington Post, 20 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse sense
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But silence in the face of existential danger isn’t wisdom or prudence.Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees have quickly shifted gears and are moving forward with enthusiasm and prudence.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Compassion practice opens the door to our heart and our wisdom in a way that invites us to offer an act of kindness t ourselves.Janice Marturano, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The maturity of the record speaks to the growth that comes with age and wisdom — both are in their 50s — and the nagging discourse that hip-hop is a young person’s sport.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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Despite the eight-month delay, there is a sense of urgency among NASA and its prime contractors for the program, especially with the specter of a new Trump administration that may opt for changes in the Artemis program.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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Working from a short story by Isaac Asimov and the novel The Positronic Man, by Asimov and Robert Silverberg, Nicholas Kazan has concocted a surprisingly mechanical screenplay that marches through the decades toward a foregone conclusion without any sense of fun or inventiveness about the future.Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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How to drive with common sense in snow, ice Live Indianapolis radar Los recursos del tiempo de Indiana en Español Para residentes hispanohablantes en Indiana, IndyStar tiene una página web de recursos para el tiempo en Español.Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Dec. 2024
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Their data encodes their society’s knowledge and culture and common sense.Zeyi Yang, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
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Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The contract isn’t the only means to guard civil rights in CPS, a district spokesperson said Thursday, listing 16 policies devoted to student and staff protections, ranging from religious freedom to human rights.Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement While tech companies have given to previous presidential inaugurations, the donations come as Trump and Republicans look at reshaping policies that impact social media, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and more.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Horse sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20sense. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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