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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in vision
concern or preparation for the future
had the providence to lay in supplies before the storm hit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for providence
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
See All Example Sentences for providence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providence
Noun
-
In short, traditional Medicare is effective, life-saving, and affordable.—
Marianne Pizzitola,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
-
The mitigation is to disable automative media saving.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
His vision was not impacted and Caleb is now recovering at home, Loyola Medicine said.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
-
The outstanding director of the year award celebrates filmmakers whose singular vision and command of craft have shaped the cinematic conversation.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The work offered by Alban isn’t sufficient for the couple to make a living, least of all in a new-to-them urban economy where everything from renting an apartment to making a bank withdrawal comes with hidden costs.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
-
While the next storm is never far away in New England, the value proposition for our customers and the state is clear – strategic, cost-effective investments in reliability deliver real benefits to families, businesses and the broader economy.—
Steve Sullivan,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Painting projects can relatively look simple on the surface, but the process takes forethought, prep work, and precision.—
Jodi Gonzalez,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Getting exercise—or even the mail—requires careful forethought.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Instagram is, of course, the place to go to get a better idea of the actual items that are currently for sale or have been sold in the past (many thrift stores maintain their own pages).—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Police in Chelsea, Michigan, are looking to speak with a woman who dropped off a human skull at a thrift store last week.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Over and over again, the owners opt for organizational stagnation and attempt to disguise it as prudence.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
-
The state police Troop H barracks are nearby but prudence suggested assigning a State Police trooper to the building would be best way to provide an immediate response to a problem.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Khamenei was born into poverty and outwardly disdains pomp, cultivating an image of pious frugality.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
Carlson never went that far, but Murdoch didn’t forget his prescience.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
-
Brooker’s prescience had struck again.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
