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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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How does the noun wisdom contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of wisdom are common sense, judgment, and sense. While all these words mean "ability to reach intelligent conclusions," wisdom implies sense and judgment far above average.

a leader of rare wisdom

In what contexts can common sense take the place of wisdom?

The words common sense and wisdom are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, common sense suggests an average degree of such ability without sophistication or special knowledge.

common sense tells me it's wrong

When is it sensible to use judgment instead of wisdom?

In some situations, the words judgment and wisdom are roughly equivalent. However, judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, training, and maturity.

they relied on her judgment for guidance

When might sense be a better fit than wisdom?

Although the words sense and wisdom have much in common, sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelligence.

a choice showing good sense

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of wisdom There was both wisdom and insanity to his narcissism. Literary Hub, 9 July 2025 The Chiefs were thumped by the Eagles 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX, so words of wisdom from Brady obviously are important to Mahomes. Pete Grathoff july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025 Latasha Morrison, Sarita Lyons, and Brenda Palmer share their wisdom and experiences in a soul-stirring conversation (moderated by Cheryl Polote-Williamson) about the importance of self-definition, the constant need for courage, and the transformative power of faith. Essence, 7 July 2025 Common wisdom suggests older Americans flock to sunny Florida and Arizona to retire. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for wisdom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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  • Combat human error with human insight and just enough AI.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 1 July 2025
  • This is also a powerful month for spiritual insight.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Sustainable breakthroughs now depend on defining new problem frontiers, and developing new AI applications with built in domain expertise ranging from medicine, science, finance, law, coding, marketing and sales, and not refining existing models.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • The town was the site of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial in 1925, pitting religion vs. science in public schools.
    Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
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  • Lopez also has an ambitious and uninhibited way of speaking that is far removed from the prudence of players from older generations.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 4 July 2025
  • While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.
    Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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  • The rankings, which crunch everything from housing affordability to desirability, are based on a mix of public data and user opinions.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Demna is going to build on the heritage of the brand, build on the iconicity of the brand, but inject his strong creativity, his point of view, to recreate desirability.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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  • The deal values the club at more than $120 million, a person with knowledge of the terms tells Forbes.
    Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • The fracas broke out when a group of youngsters tried to rob an older, more established group that was selling marijuana on the block, according to a police source with knowledge of the case.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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  • The clothes gave the sense that Jacobs and his team must have had a ball coming up with these creations.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Among the mind-body benefits are better flexibility, more core engagement, total body strengthening, and a sense of empowerment.
    Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 1 July 2025
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  • Opening pages show Toews’ characteristic wit and guile squaring off against extraordinary pain.
    Literary Hub July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
  • His latest album, 12th of June, released in 2022 on Verve/Forecast, are personal and characterized by Lovett’s singular wit, proving that the lessons of his early Texas singer-songwriter days remain an influence on his songwriting.
    Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 30 June 2025
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  • Today’s digital-savvy consumers are seeking not only customization, but also expediency.
    Wolfgang Sixl, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Touting job creation for political expediency is one thing.
    Ashley Nunes, Boston Herald, 7 June 2025

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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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