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as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise
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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious
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Recent Examples of judicious
So Bell's instincts were judicious, even if that meant that Sunday's 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards (which Bell is both hosting and among the nominees) was canceled.
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Adding an onion, a few cloves of garlic, a spoonful of peppercorns, and a bay leaf won’t hurt, but be judicious with seasonings.
—Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
The answer: by gaining access to the Quintanilla family’s personal archives and forging judicious thematic threads with the material — much of which has never been made public before.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
The book was, beneath its judicious and even-handed surface, biased against Didion to an outrageous degree, and the book was, behind its admiring posture toward her, violent toward her.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Dave Quinn, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Adding an onion, a few cloves of garlic, a spoonful of peppercorns, and a bay leaf won’t hurt, but be judicious with seasonings.
—Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2025
The answer: by gaining access to the Quintanilla family’s personal archives and forging judicious thematic threads with the material — much of which has never been made public before.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
The book was, beneath its judicious and even-handed surface, biased against Didion to an outrageous degree, and the book was, behind its admiring posture toward her, violent toward her.
—Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judicious
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People have been dreaming about intelligent humanoid robots since the introduction of the beloved family maid Rosey on The Jetsons in the early 1960s.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Beyond being intelligent, ethical, musically talented, and dedicated; Emily is a true arts-passionate individual.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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What are the climate risks confronting prudent fiduciaries?—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But their move to limit the exposure of the man with a license to kill may have proved prudent, considering that the ubiquity of über-brands like Disney’s Marvel and Lucasfilm sparked audience fatigue and prompted a pullback on output.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some loyal Tesla bulls are treating the drop as a temporary setback (or even a buying opportunity), while more cautious investors are rethinking their exposure.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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China's approach to Trump's second term is more cautious, with the government emphasizing that any negotiations should take place on equal terms.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2025
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There are many discreet areas and each one has been thoughtfully decorated.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Elevated by fluted panels and a duo of discreet storage drawers, its look is polished enough to nimbly complement non-office settings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, if history is any guide, Apple has a knack for solving these technical challenges and crafting a narrative that makes its products desirable, even necessary.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Located in the heart of Hartford’s West End, which is arguably one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods, the home at 55 Terry Road is exceptional.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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They’re required to see the race from inside the car (immersed in the on-track action), but also from the pits (making tactical adjustments) and from the operations center (where analysts interpret vast streams of data).—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, Barca and Atleti have recognizable tactical strategies.—
Brett Koremenos,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Judicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judicious. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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