as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
the commonsense interpretation of this so-called mysterious sighting
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
common sense should tell you not to meet face-to-face with someone who is just an online acquaintance
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Recent Examples of commonsense
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Until more is known about how plastic behaves inside our bodies, the researchers recommend taking common sense approaches like not using tea bags made from plastic, not heating food in plastic containers in the microwave, and shifting away from drinking out of plastic water bottles.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Last month’s historic Supreme Court ruling underlines that assertion, moving it from the realm of common sense and common humanity into law.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
When Todd tries to coax him out of the car, Indy at first refuses, displaying the sort of common sense that humans in horror films too often lack.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
When will the party learn some common sense? Editorial: Donald Trump uses Democrats as stooges at address to Congress.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Until more is known about how plastic behaves inside our bodies, the researchers recommend taking common sense approaches like not using tea bags made from plastic, not heating food in plastic containers in the microwave, and shifting away from drinking out of plastic water bottles.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
Last month’s historic Supreme Court ruling underlines that assertion, moving it from the realm of common sense and common humanity into law.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
When Todd tries to coax him out of the car, Indy at first refuses, displaying the sort of common sense that humans in horror films too often lack.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonsense
Adjective
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The layout feels logical, a flow that suits family living, as well as guests who love to roam and explore.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Those used in the past decade (Nike’s Ordem, Merlin and Flight models) have seemingly been easier to curl in a natural, logical manner.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For investors caught between FOMO and financial prudence, even Goldman suggests hedging your bets.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The plaintiffs’ argument broadens the scope of EPCA beyond reasonable bounds, District Judge Ronnie Abrams wrote in the court’s opinion.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
29 Mar. 2025
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That would give it around 240 miles of range in the real world, which is reasonable.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mentoring is about passing along the wisdom learned from the successes and failures of one’s career to the next generation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Even perfectly legitimate laws can be enforced in ways that are harmful, and good governance requires the wisdom to enforce the law in ways that are consistent with other values.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For one, there’s often an initial intoxicating sense of familiarity that quickly devolves into chaos and drama, something akin to love-at-first-sight that suddenly shifts into leave-me-alone.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Eros hates domesticity; Eros hates a sensible choice.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Mar. 2025
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However, all the mysteries have so far been solved with sensible explanations.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.—
Beth Greenfield,
Fortune,
1 July 2024
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His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2024
Adjective
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Estate planning allows people to make rational decisions about their assets, free from the iron grip of bloodline expectations.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some people may be disappointed by the rational explanation for this spiral light in the night sky.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Commonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonsense. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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