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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
My plan includes tapping into the collective wisdom of our community to:
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Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
One character starts with hope and naivete, and the other with the wisdom that comes from tough, life-altering experiences.
—Nick Jonas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
That wisdom shaped her perspective on building a sustainable brand.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
This shift is not a sign of decline but rather a maturation process that leads to wisdom—the kind of knowledge that has kept human societies thriving for millennia.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
One character starts with hope and naivete, and the other with the wisdom that comes from tough, life-altering experiences.
—Nick Jonas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
That wisdom shaped her perspective on building a sustainable brand.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
This shift is not a sign of decline but rather a maturation process that leads to wisdom—the kind of knowledge that has kept human societies thriving for millennia.
—Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wisdom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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Newsletter Get the lowdown on L.A. politics Sign up for our L.A. City Hall newsletter to get weekly insights, scoops and analysis.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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By providing tools that streamline data workflows, Corral empowers organizations to make informed decisions, uncover insights, and drive strategic initiatives.—
Andrea Wasserman,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Here's what science says In Texas, as of March 16, at least 173,362 MMR vaccine doses have been administered across the state this year, according to DSHS data provided to ABC News.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Collaboration between marketing and data science teams will become essential.—
Denis Sinelnikov,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Duty Of Care The duty of care obligates fiduciaries to exercise a high standard of professionalism, prudence, and diligence in managing your finances.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
12 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
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But now, there’s a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his wide-ranging insider knowledge.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Thomas is known for sharing his knowledge of Chicago’s history, such as how the Loop got the area code 312, on his Instagram and TikTok accounts.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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Though Bell did not prevail over her opponents, Jeopardy fans have taken to social media to share their memories of her sharp wit and memorable answers during her appearance on the show.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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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
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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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