as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the judiciousness of using such harsh language in a letter of complaint is questionable at best
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciousness
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Weighing the environmental impact of a new foam mattress versus a used one, cost versus expediency and guilt.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025 -
That now appears to have been entirely brushed aside in the name of political expediency and the search for peace.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN,
16 Feb. 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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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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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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The actions on Monday stunned current and former prosecutors and investigators who said the department was abandoning a tradition of holding public officials, corporate executives and others accountable for corruption in favor of an approach built on political or economic expedience.—
Devlin Barrett,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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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.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Judiciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciousness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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