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 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 On its home field in the CIF Southern Section Division 13 quarterfinals, Woodbridge used its magic, or providence, or plain dumb luck to score a 23-16 victory over Buena Park. — Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 15 Nov. 2025 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
  • This year, though, with the Jays exiting a buy-and-sell deadline in danger of squandering their season, Kirk’s latest heater might be season-saving.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The other is a reference to the genre, presented as endangered and in need of saving.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of saving
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  • Hämeenaho has the shot, vision and hands to project to score in the NHL.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Bansal, who refused to comment when contacted, has outlined his vision for Lenskart in the company’s latest quarterly presentation.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of vision
Noun
  • The goal behind the project is to boost the state's bottom line and grow Illinois' economy.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Mastering the clipping economy Some of Ossoff’s newfound fans know him mostly from clips — one or two-minute-long videos that travel wide and far on social media platforms.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of economy
Noun
  • 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
  • There’s nothing like the thrill of scouring thrift store racks, not just for rare treasures but for everyday staples like clothing and housewares.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Levi’s created a handstitching course for high school students after determining that many members of Gen Z lacked the sewing skills to match their interest in thrift store shopping and sustainability.
    — Anne D’Innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrift
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  • What looks like prudence to one side can look like over-caution to the other.
    — Abdulrahman Hammad, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In those conditions, United’s prudence makes financial sense.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • 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
  • Warren Buffett, whose fortune tops $150 billion, has long embraced frugality.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of frugality
Noun
  • Helaena is Dragon’s Cassandra; her supernatural prescience and big-picture perspective make her perhaps the wisest character this side of Game of Thrones’ Bran the Broken.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This isn’t prescience, but rather a deep sensitivity to what’s going on—and where.
    — Carolyn Kellogg, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of prescience

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“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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