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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
Their blueprint—proximity to problems, building a long-term approach, hope-building, erasing the self, and welcoming change—offers wisdom for addressing challenges from corporate boardrooms to community organizations.
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Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
What Bezos' directive represents is not economic wisdom but ideological capture.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
His warm, approachable writing consistently contains wisdom that anyone interested in building wealth can learn from.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
What Bezos' directive represents is not economic wisdom but ideological capture.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
His warm, approachable writing consistently contains wisdom that anyone interested in building wealth can learn from.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wisdom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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Scientists from the University of Warsaw have gleaned insights into the underlying physics of channeling that will help coffee lovers achieve more consistent results when brewing espresso.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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By automating key processes and integrating real-time insights, SpheraCloud helps organizations reduce manual efforts, improve data accuracy, and make more informed sustainability decisions.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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This spate of terminations is the Trump administration’s most aggressive attempt so far to forcibly reshape American science to match its agenda.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The report was compiled by an alliance of leading science and conservation organizations and released at the 90th annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
7 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,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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Even the most bullish analysts, and many fans, have had to acknowledge the impact of Musk’s politics on the desirability of Tesla and its products to a wide swath of customers and investors.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2025
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The leash is short between desirability and products that don’t deliver.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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This shift is not a sign of decline but rather a maturation process that leads to wisdom—the kind of knowledge that has kept human societies thriving for millennia.—
Talia Milgrom-Elcott,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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On the surface, this decision makes a lot of sense.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Rather than surprising the audience with the plane crash that sets off Death’s design, each iteration of the script opens with a sense of foreboding that something is wrong.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
17 Mar. 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
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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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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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