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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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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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
For investors caught between FOMO and financial prudence, even Goldman suggests hedging your bets.
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
The company reported a strong quarter in early February but left its outlook unchanged for the rest of the year out of prudence and conservatism.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Furthermore, the mismanagement of the finances of his ex-wife, former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, adds another layer of doubt regarding his financial prudence and judgment.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The two officials were elected last March on a platform of change and fiscal prudence.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
The company reported a strong quarter in early February but left its outlook unchanged for the rest of the year out of prudence and conservatism.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Furthermore, the mismanagement of the finances of his ex-wife, former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, adds another layer of doubt regarding his financial prudence and judgment.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The two officials were elected last March on a platform of change and fiscal prudence.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
Noun
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The expediency allows the company's constellation to get up and running just before wildfire season begins.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the 1960s and 1970s, Congress delegated its tariff-making powers to the president for expediency reasons.—
Ryan Young,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 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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But investors are clearly not convinced by the wisdom of Trump’s plan.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Larson led 411 of 500 laps during a race that had just one natural caution.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Our only word of caution: Those memories and videos live on.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 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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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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That sense of care extends beyond employees to clients.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dilated eye exam: This involves using eye drops to dilate (widen) your pupils, allowing the eye care specialist to look at your retina and check for swelling and leaking blood vessels.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
28 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
Noun
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Comments Million Dollar Secret finalists take on laser beams, sewing needles, and a battle of wits.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Emmy-award-winning series somehow managed to merge sharp wit with wholehearted sincerity, reminding us that, in the end, family is what makes life truly special, no matter how chaotic or comical things can be.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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All of this signifies that these schools have established their standing among the most competitive in the nation, both in terms of their desirability and selectivity.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Farnan recommends shopping quartz and granite for the best balance of cost and desirability.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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