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as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
with age and experience comes wisdom—hopefully neither book learning nor simple intelligence should be confused with wisdom
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as in science
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the orientation meetings will provide the company's old hands with an opportunity to pass on their wisdom to the new employees
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
had overstayed her welcome and lacked the wisdom to know it
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as in desirability
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
wondered about the wisdom of hiring such an inexperienced girl to care for the children
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Recent Examples of wisdom
Jordan’s Bulls won six NBA titles in the 1990s, so his words of wisdom to Hurts following the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory resonated with the QB.
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Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
In an interesting parallel, many climate campaigners are now turning to the wisdom of Indigenous Peoples, whose reverence for nature is central to their belief systems, and who have always tried to live in harmony with their environment.
—Emily Buchanan
july 18, Literary Hub, 18 July 2025
Besides listening to Pauline's songs, your journey involves seeking wisdom from animal elders, who transform into interdimensional DJs to empower you with sick beats.
—PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
In over-the-top Cancun fashion, the property boasts a 40,000-square-foot spa, though its deep grounding in the traditional treatments and ancient wisdom of the region gives it purpose and peace.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
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Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
In an interesting parallel, many climate campaigners are now turning to the wisdom of Indigenous Peoples, whose reverence for nature is central to their belief systems, and who have always tried to live in harmony with their environment.
—Emily Buchanan
july 18, Literary Hub, 18 July 2025
Besides listening to Pauline's songs, your journey involves seeking wisdom from animal elders, who transform into interdimensional DJs to empower you with sick beats.
—PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
In over-the-top Cancun fashion, the property boasts a 40,000-square-foot spa, though its deep grounding in the traditional treatments and ancient wisdom of the region gives it purpose and peace.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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However, only 120 appear on Google Maps for the entire state, meaning finding the restrooms may require a bit more local insight.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Luckey told me that his central insight with Oculus was to distinguish himself from competitors by focussing less on the headset’s mechanism and more on its software.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Armed with science and determination, the Free the Ocklawaha Coalition for Everyone (FORCE) continues in the spirit of all of the Marjories who came before.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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Conor pivoted into journalism after starting his career in data science and quantitative analysis.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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But other supporters of the former president chose to ask for prudence in negotiations.—
Mauricio Savarese,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Scouting in stealth: Heat scouring for success (if) at No. 20 in NBA draft ASK IRA: Is practicing prudence essential in Heat not mortgaging future in a Durant deal?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 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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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Follow-up quizzes and simulations can assess employees’ knowledge retention and identify any change in their long-term behavior.—
Stu Sjouwerman,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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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 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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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
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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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