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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
Also, there was the idea that because Regis is 400 and some odd years old, he's got a lot of life experience and accrued a lot of wisdom.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Coker questioned the wisdom of changing counsel while the board was dealing with active litigation.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Gilbert, phone recorder and notebook in hand to document Westheimer’s stories and wisdom, journeyed to meet up with Westheimer every week beginning in 2024.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
Being a Trailblazer involves asking yourself tough questions as well as seeking guidance and wisdom from those who’ve navigated similar paths.
—James Patterson, Big Think, 24 Sep. 2025
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Coker questioned the wisdom of changing counsel while the board was dealing with active litigation.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Gilbert, phone recorder and notebook in hand to document Westheimer’s stories and wisdom, journeyed to meet up with Westheimer every week beginning in 2024.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2025
Being a Trailblazer involves asking yourself tough questions as well as seeking guidance and wisdom from those who’ve navigated similar paths.
—James Patterson, Big Think, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the day, as the professor’s thoughts cascade from Dostoyevsky to YouTube fitness influencers, nearly every one of Castro’s acerbic, unfiltered paragraphs contains a bristling insight about literature, weight lifting, or academic politics.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The hub will directly impact thousands of students in engineering, data science and computer science, UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon Gaber said in an interview.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Tylenol's manufacturer, Kenvue, refuted the claims and stated that independent science shows acetaminophen does not cause autism.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, a boom-and-bust cycle in the early 2000s informs some of the company’s prudence on expansion.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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But those with long memories are tempering enthusiasm with prudence, remembering how the dot-com bubble led to unsustainable valuations and a painful crash.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of the propulsion system, GM’s goal to lead with product desirability has allowed high-volume sales amid crisis after crisis, Barra said.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Cantino has been restructuring his team, navigating the uncertain global scenario, and aiming to rev up desirability at Gucci, which posted another 25 percent decrease in organic sales in the second quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Many wisdoms intrinsic to permaculture long predate the term—it cannot be understated how much stems from indigenous knowledge and was passed down from generations before, from these ancestral stewards who listened to, and trusted, the land.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Defense attorney Natalee Segal said that Germayne Cunningham possessed limited medical knowledge as a police officer but relied on medical professionals for how to best help his family.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Your goals can determine the type of account that makes the most sense.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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For a generation living in great uncertainty—from the GFC to COVID to cost-of-living pressures—Trump’s disruptive appeal offers both a protest and a sense of control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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In fact, early reviews have consistently brought up the film's humor and wit, and that feedback has also made its way to the cast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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The album also holds moments of his signature wit and humor.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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