1
as in prudent
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
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2
as in aware
having inside information
they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions
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as in desirable
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
you wouldn't be so wise if you were the one suffering from hemorrhoids
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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
she is competent, but she's always getting wise with the boss
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Recent Examples of wise
Here, Forbes Coaches Council members share wise strategies for tactfully and strategically highlighting your contributions at work.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2025
Medical professionals need to make wise recommendations to their patients, who should listen with open minds.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Diarra was limited to 22 minutes in the quarterfinal; pushing him full bore in the first of a possible three games in three days, against Creighton Friday and possibly St. John’s Saturday, would not have been wise.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Speaking of family, Nivola’s parents gave him some wise advice.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Mar. 2025
Medical professionals need to make wise recommendations to their patients, who should listen with open minds.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Diarra was limited to 22 minutes in the quarterfinal; pushing him full bore in the first of a possible three games in three days, against Creighton Friday and possibly St. John’s Saturday, would not have been wise.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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Not all stocks will weather the storm equally, but undervalued, dividend-paying companies—particularly those with strong balance sheets and a track record of prudent capital discipline—are well-positioned to navigate the turbulence.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her action was no surprise—judges don’t tend to be well disposed toward efforts to bump them off cases, which is why prudent litigants are wary of making such requests.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Rudin is also aware of how the industry has changed since his time away.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, for industries with short value chains, such as data and information services or software companies, forming a joint venture will invariably require joining forces with an existing or future competitor and is therefore less desirable.—
Raj Sharma,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a hot market, appraisal gaps became commonplace in the most desirable neighborhoods and price points.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Plus, shop cute styles for brunch with friends or date night.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This cute upstairs cafe at the English Market is a great choice for tea, cakes or lunch.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: Seattle's beauty, brainpower, and bold investments are powering its rise in global rankings, according to the report researched by Ipsos and published by marketing firm Resonance.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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But such a bold move could very well lead to Johnson getting a pink slip from his caucus, as his Speakership barely happened, and only then with Trump’s intervention.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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His insightful commentary on content creation and distribution models shows a mind that is always looking ahead, spotting new consumer trends and market opportunities before anyone else notices a shift. 7.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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As such, there is something exceedingly insightful in this small mindset shift – a true nugget of wisdom worth embracing.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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The knowing sense that, for whatever reason, this is a place where you’re meant to be.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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At the end of the film, after the town has been destroyed, Death, riding upon the biblical pale horse, passes in front of Hal and his son Petey (Colin O’Brien), giving a knowing, exhausted nod.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
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For a man who, by his own admission, struggles to find emotional balance, Pereira has gone a considerable way towards restoring a tactical one by sacrificing a little of the attacking freedom O’Neil created in exchange for more defensive control.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hayes said that mindset will apply to everything from recovery methods to strength and conditioning and even tactical information.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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