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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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
Furthermore, the mismanagement of the finances of his ex-wife, former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, adds another layer of doubt regarding his financial prudence and judgment.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The two officials were elected last March on a platform of change and fiscal prudence.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
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, 7 Mar. 2025
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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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
The two officials were elected last March on a platform of change and fiscal prudence.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
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, 7 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
Noun
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In the 1960s and 1970s, Congress delegated its tariff-making powers to the president for expediency reasons.—
Ryan Young,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2025
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Biden could have benefitted from the kind of careful, experienced judgment that Johnson will bring to the White House—ensuring that clemency serves justice, not political expediency.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 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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Err on the side of caution, all three experts agree, and move on.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2025
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Israel's approach to Russia has long been one of strategic caution.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Don't let fraudsters create a false sense of urgency.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Actress Taylor Dearden partly attributes her character’s sense of calm concentration to her ADHD, a condition Dearden has herself and pushed to give to Dr. Mel, too.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Opponents warn the ban will disproportionately affect low-income residents who may rely on public drinking water having fluoride as their only source of preventative dental care.—
Matthew Brown and Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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That sense of care extends beyond employees to clients.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The 2024-25 budget is a prime example of such political expedience.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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From a criminal justice point of view, the DOJ should not have used political expedience to drive a prosecutorial decision.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2025
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At the time, the Great Depression wore heavily on Americans, and Shirley Temple’s effervescence, wit, and perpetually bright demeanor seemed to give the country hope amid dark days.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Victims are forced to use stealth and their wits to evade the terrifying hunters.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Adding to its desirability, Sunnybrook offers incredible value with lot prices starting at just $70,000—a rare find in Johnson County.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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That you’re stripped of your desirability, your right to take up space.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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