1
as in prudent
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
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2
as in aware
having inside information
they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions
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as in desirable
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
you wouldn't be so wise if you were the one suffering from hemorrhoids
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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
she is competent, but she's always getting wise with the boss
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Recent Examples of wise
Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2025
Medical professionals need to make wise recommendations to their patients, who should listen with open minds.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Diarra was limited to 22 minutes in the quarterfinal; pushing him full bore in the first of a possible three games in three days, against Creighton Friday and possibly St. John’s Saturday, would not have been wise.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2025
Medical professionals need to make wise recommendations to their patients, who should listen with open minds.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Diarra was limited to 22 minutes in the quarterfinal; pushing him full bore in the first of a possible three games in three days, against Creighton Friday and possibly St. John’s Saturday, would not have been wise.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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To be sure, there are always inefficiencies in any organization, especially one as large as the US government, and removing inefficiencies is prudent.—
Kumar Mehta,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Corleones might suggest keeping friends close and enemies closer — a rule of thumb that proved prudent for Costello as well.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Rudin is also aware of how the industry has changed since his time away.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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TCAs work about as well as SSRIs/SNRIs but can sometimes cause less desirable side effects, such as dry mouth, sleepiness, weight gain, and trouble urinating.6 Summary Benadryl is an antihistamine medication taken to treat mild to severe allergic reactions.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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The covetable object, and the desirable image, has its own hidden price.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Plus, shop cute styles for brunch with friends or date night.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This cute upstairs cafe at the English Market is a great choice for tea, cakes or lunch.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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From the lobby to rooms, restaurants, and the rooftop, neutral backdrops are layered with metallic accents, and bold and energetic colors like emerald green, saffron yellow, fiery chili pepper red, and Mediterranean blue.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Locksley strayed from bold statements at Maryland football’s spring media day.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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As such, there is something exceedingly insightful in this small mindset shift – a true nugget of wisdom worth embracing.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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His insightful commentary on content creation and distribution models shows a mind that is always looking ahead, spotting new consumer trends and market opportunities before anyone else notices a shift. 7.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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These are a few of the menu items that will earn you a knowing wink from behind the counter.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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Might the oversized love throw pillow be a knowing wink to the Cirque du Soleil show of the same name?—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Hayes said that mindset will apply to everything from recovery methods to strength and conditioning and even tactical information.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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The best fractional partners should be able to demonstrate not just tactical execution but also strategic planning that aligns with your business objectives.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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