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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Her action was no surprise—judges don’t tend to be well disposed toward efforts to bump them off cases, which is why prudent litigants are wary of making such requests.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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Not all stocks will weather the storm equally, but undervalued, dividend-paying companies—particularly those with strong balance sheets and a track record of prudent capital discipline—are well-positioned to navigate the turbulence.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 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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Everyone inside the clubhouse is aware of baseball mortality.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, for industries with short value chains, such as data and information services or software companies, forming a joint venture will invariably require joining forces with an existing or future competitor and is therefore less desirable.—
Raj Sharma,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a hot market, appraisal gaps became commonplace in the most desirable neighborhoods and price points.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 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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Zoom in: Seattle's beauty, brainpower, and bold investments are powering its rise in global rankings, according to the report researched by Ipsos and published by marketing firm Resonance.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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On paper, this might sound like a bold step toward addressing the climate crisis.—
George Peppas,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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Thank you as always for the insightful questions, everyone.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Essential Takeaways This insightful research study provided two eye-opening outcomes.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The knowing sense that, for whatever reason, this is a place where you’re meant to be.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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At the end of the film, after the town has been destroyed, Death, riding upon the biblical pale horse, passes in front of Hal and his son Petey (Colin O’Brien), giving a knowing, exhausted nod.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 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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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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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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