as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
I appreciated her discreetness in keeping quiet about my inability to pay for our date
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Noun
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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,
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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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None offer the sense of exclusivity found at The Estates.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Kirsch said the shooting didn’t just shatter the sense of safety and security locally.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Persuaded by the wisdom of all this, Queen Morgaise relents with a smile — but also leaves Elaida at the White Tower to monitor the situation.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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Critics question the wisdom of linking the full faith and credit of the US government to a purely speculative, highly volatile asset.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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Berger waffled on whether the jobs were posted and a search was conducted, adding that agency heads have the discretion to hire without that.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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And so there’s an enormous amount of discretion at the front end of this process.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2025
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Max Homa, the six-time PGA Tour winner known for his razor-sharp wit and clutch performances on the course, has been going through a tough time lately.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Black Bag succeeds on its chilly wit, and on the cool, nervy appeal of its two stars.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Discreetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreetness. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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