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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2
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
While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.
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Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Such sobriety and strategic prudence will come in handy as the Trump administration seeks to convince Putin to end the war.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
In all negotiations, prudence cannot be sacrificed.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Such sobriety and strategic prudence will come in handy as the Trump administration seeks to convince Putin to end the war.
—Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
In all negotiations, prudence cannot be sacrificed.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
Noun
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One way to view this two-party interest is expediency — each side, at one time or another, believed the other had more figures on whatever list probably doesn’t exist.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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The film sticks to Rumi as the lead for expediency, giving Mira and Zoey short shrift storyline wise, while also not digging nearly enough into the resentment Rumi feels towards former hunter and surrogate mother figure Celine (Yunjin Kim).—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
Noun
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People listen more attentively to the vice president than the assistant, regardless of their wisdom.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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There are many great cocktail books out there, penned by incredibly talented bartenders who are more than willing to share their wisdom.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Take caution, Nashville couples: Coldplay is coming to town.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
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They were not asked to send anyone, and will be treating the talks with extreme caution.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
18 July 2025
Noun
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These questions are helping businesses turn everyday items into brand moments and, in some cases, into movements created through commonality and a sense of community. 5.—
Douglas Gregory,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Does this album feel different from other projects after achieving that sense of liberation?—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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The team has doubled down on human contact and personal care at a time when automation and artificial intelligence have dominated service models.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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This trend reflects the increasing financialization of medical care.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Not because of any moral presumptions about the persistent script’s immortal sole, but for economy expedience when constructing distributed autonomous organisations (DAOs).—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The same substantive deficits afflict Louise-Parker, too, whose bright eyes and brusque wit are wasted in a role that’s villainous potential exists only in exposition.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
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Stripped of her powers under a red sun, Supergirl must rely on her grit, compassion and wits to guide Ruthye on a path of vengeance and justice, ultimately confronting the nature of violence and power.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Each city's desirability and quality of life were determined by data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Labor.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Nationally, Elgin also came in at No. 122 on the magazine’s 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. based on an evaluation that considers everything from affordability and quality of life to job market strength and overall desirability.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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