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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3
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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4
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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5
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
Giving a few examples of Vestiaire’s successful outreach, Virk pointed to its ban on select brands, which are primarily fast-fashion ones, for not measuring up sustainability-wise.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Dickerson added that a few of the iPhone shots were later used in ESPN’s recap of the game, with no one the wiser.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Despite such upsides, moderation is still wise.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The adaptation here is quite direct, plot-wise.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Dickerson added that a few of the iPhone shots were later used in ESPN’s recap of the game, with no one the wiser.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Despite such upsides, moderation is still wise.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The adaptation here is quite direct, plot-wise.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
Adjective
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At this point, a prudent President would have stayed silent.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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And for a program run by a nation-state or a billionaire that doesn't want to have a rocket blow up, this is prudent.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What’s Next UPenn has issued safety advice to students, including not wearing headphones, staying off of phones, and making sure to stay aware of surroundings.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In a rare move, aware of Chapman’s growing comfort in Boston, Breslow worked out an in-season extension for the veteran reliever.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The combination of scarcity and eye appeal should help this remain a desirable card for years to come.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rumors about the Only Murders in the Building star's nuptials with Benny Blanco being this weekend turned out to be 100-percent true, and as soon as a few beautiful photos of the cute couple were green-lighted to be shared with the eager public, fans were double-tapping with tears in their eyes.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Sep. 2025
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The set comes in moody neutrals like gray, indigo, cream, and white, and even arrives in a cute storage tote.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Europeans have hit them with bold shotmaking, clutch putting and an urgency and intensity that have blown the host team out of this outsize ballpark.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, the eclectic corner café Black Coffee lit up Detroit’s North End neighborhood with its bold yellow walls and Afrocentric décor.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After establishing himself as a punk-band frontman with his group the Loved Ones — who reunited at 2024’s Sing Us Home — Hause has evolved into one of Americana music’s most insightful songwriters, tackling subjects from fleeting youth to school bullying.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Featuring a wealth of interviews, Joan Bonfill’s intimate and insightful documentary portrait delves into the mysterious chemistry of creative collaboration.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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The better part of me, the knowing part of me did.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
21 Sep. 2025
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Her voice in the essays is sly and irreverent, knowing and persuasive—all qualities that endeared her to readers, despite her often excessively Manichean tone.—
Anderson Tepper,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two men ducked behind the van as an agent wearing full tactical gear opened the driver's side door and looked into the rear of the vehicle.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Officers called in a police tactical team as well as crisis negotiators to try to coax the man to surrender, said department officials.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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