1
as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance
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2
as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
prudence would call for a little more caution in such a delicate situation
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3
as in wisdom
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
in the long run, prudence will pay off more often than taking wild risks
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Recent Examples of prudence
Navigating Political and Ethical Considerations of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
By embracing bitcoin as a vital national reserve asset, the United States positions itself at the forefront of economic innovation, fiscal prudence, and visionary thinking.
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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
Carroll picked contractors to do the work and agreed on a price without waiting for competing bids, authorized them to pave at night when rain forecasts would normally have halted work, and generally gave speed priority over the usual prudence.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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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Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025
Carroll picked contractors to do the work and agreed on a price without waiting for competing bids, authorized them to pave at night when rain forecasts would normally have halted work, and generally gave speed priority over the usual prudence.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
Noun
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No responsible employer offers employee buyouts when the money may not come through A big reason is expediency.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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But these stories do tell us something about the way despair can clarify, producing a purer kind of hope shaped not by expediency but by a sense of what really matters.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Critics question the wisdom of linking the full faith and credit of the US government to a purely speculative, highly volatile asset.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Persuaded by the wisdom of all this, Queen Morgaise relents with a smile — but also leaves Elaida at the White Tower to monitor the situation.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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But other reports on consumer sentiment and retail sales have revealed rising caution from consumers.—
Damian J. Troise and Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of the main topics of discussion included a real-word anecdote that speaks to the caution companies and individuals must take in handling this new technology.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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Migraine With Aura About 25% of people with migraines experience an aura, a temporary, reversible change in their senses.—
Janelle McSwiggin, MSN,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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On the surface, this decision makes a lot of sense.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The phrases in her reel emphasize this idea by showing that babies need extra care.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Services range from coordinating medical care to helping tenants access public benefits or achieve educational and employment goals.—
Pascale Leone,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The 2024-25 budget is a prime example of such political expedience.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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From a criminal justice point of view, the DOJ should not have used political expedience to drive a prosecutorial decision.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Saweetie proves her comedic chops as well, while Skinner brings his signature self-aware wit.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Flaws like these could be glossed over with enough wit.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That you’re stripped of your desirability, your right to take up space.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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Dressing well or improving one’s appearance to maintain desirability. 2. Cost-inflicting behaviors.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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