1
as in saving
careful management of material resources
practicing its customary providence, the snowbound family was able to make the meager stores last until help arrived
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as in vision
concern or preparation for the future
had the providence to lay in supplies before the storm hit
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Recent Examples of providence
The internationalisation of the awards season has been on full display in recent years, both in terms of foreign language movie success, voter makeup and the providence of these films.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
There is a way forward, however, that was recently proposed by the theologian Matt Jantzen in his study on the doctrine of providence (i.e., how Christians think about God’s relationship to history).
—B.g. White, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
Everything is either a complete accident or divine providence, the movie suggests.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2025
Pete Hegseth's ties to Doug Wilson and conservative evangelicalism
Hegseth's nomination may have caused a stir in Washington, D.C., but for his theologically conservative, hard-right church coalition, it is seen as providence.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Jan. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025
There is a way forward, however, that was recently proposed by the theologian Matt Jantzen in his study on the doctrine of providence (i.e., how Christians think about God’s relationship to history).
—B.g. White, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025
Everything is either a complete accident or divine providence, the movie suggests.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2025
Pete Hegseth's ties to Doug Wilson and conservative evangelicalism
Hegseth's nomination may have caused a stir in Washington, D.C., but for his theologically conservative, hard-right church coalition, it is seen as providence.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for providence
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By using finance to spread the cost of the investment, however, homeowners can make a saving from the start, even after the cost of the borrowing.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Not all states observe daylight saving time.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Llorens, corporate vice president and managing director at Microsoft Research, said robotics has historically lagged behind progress in language and vision AI.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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And that will only occur by seeking individuals with a new and different vision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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Frustration over Iran’s struggling economy has festered.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Yes, the future looks bleak for the island of 11 million people, who are already suffering from a dismal economy and aggressive state repression.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
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The safety of the citizens and the extra cost of rescues could be reduced with a little forethought and planning.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The truth is, most trip-derailing problems are entirely preventable with a bit of forethought and the right guidance.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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Then, curate your collection by visiting estate sales, online marketplaces or thrift stores, which can all offer high-quality furnishings and decor at a fraction of the cost of buying new.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 2026
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Rayanne Wild and chaotic, a loyal best friend known for messy braids, thrift-store chic, and ‘90s teenage rebellion.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
19 Jan. 2026
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Arnold’s original prudence was followed by overspending.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Today, similar prudence animates concerns about NATO and broader trans-Atlantic ties in an era when Europe has undergone profound transformations through mass migration, supranational governance, demographic decline, and shifting cultural priorities.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Understanding that difference can prevent endless money conflicts because frugality builds a meaningful life, while cheapness slowly erodes joy.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
26 Dec. 2025
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Baby boomers’ good timing America’s septuagenarians were raised by parents who came of age during the Great Depression and learned the hard way the lessons of frugality and the importance of saving money.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
8 Dec. 2025
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Brooker’s prescience had struck again.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2025
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The first is to imagine an altered future with the prescience of science fiction; Mary Shelley’s warning that humans are not always in control of their creations is, if anything, even more resonant today than when Frankenstein was first published in 1818.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
The Dial,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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