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providence

noun

ˈprä-və-dən(t)s How to pronounce providence (audio)
Definition of providencenext
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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2
as in vision
concern or preparation for the future had the providence to lay in supplies before the storm hit

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3
as in God
capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe she trusted in Providence to see her through the crisis

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Recent Examples of providence Papyrologist Federica Nicolardi said on Thursday at the same event that the team has already identified a number of intriguing passages, including some on the nature of deities and providence. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 That there is no providence, only circumstance. — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026 Many live and die convinced that random chance is divine providence. — Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026 For our destiny is written by the hand of providence, and these first 250 years were just the beginning. — Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for providence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providence
  1. saving
  2. vision
  3. economy
  4. forethought
  5. thrift
  6. prudence
  7. frugality
  8. prescience
Noun
  • As your financial situation evolves, so, too, should your saving habits.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But many specialists argue that permanent standard time, not permanent daylight saving time, would be the healthier option.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of saving
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  • But its vision of the city, a space that seems impossible to hold in your head but can be overcome and even embraced, feels incredibly emotionally accurate.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This past year’s recruitment numbers are likely more a result of young Americans seeking steady pay, job training and educational benefits than agreement with Hegseth’s vision of the military.
    — Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of vision
Noun
  • Russian attacks on cargo vessels have severely disrupted Kyiv's exports, hurting its economy and threatening global supplies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Since the turn of the century, car makers have been among the crown jewels of the German economy, punching above their weight in terms of investment and innovation.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of economy
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  • Precisely that forethought is what personal risk management is all about.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • And the park can only be accessed by boat or float plane, so a visit to Katmai National Park and Preserve requires a decent amount of forethought.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of forethought
Noun
  • At the time, resale brought to mind old, dusty clothes in the back of a closet and rummaging through thrift store racks just to put on someone else’s shoes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • According to Dietz, the rehabilitation center is funded entirely through thrift store revenue, making community support especially important.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrift
Noun
  • Short-term rates went to 5% and change, Treasury bills paid more than investment grade corporates, and savers who had spent fifteen years being punished for prudence suddenly got paid handsomely for doing nothing.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In those conditions, United’s prudence makes financial sense.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • In real life, Andrew’s frugality drove a wedge between him and his daughters.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • His frugality has been well-documented, and his refusal to treat Blazers operations like an NBA team rather than an NHL one is concerning.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of frugality
Noun
  • This prescience reads as astounding prophecy today, amidst the shift of enterprise AI spending towards on-premise.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • All this is figured out, with amusing if anticlimactic prescience, by Audrey, who’s blessed with a Carl Sagan-loving scientific mind.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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