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
  • The debate over daylight saving time has stretched on for years.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Detractors said permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings when children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness.
    — Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of saving
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  • But the level of long-term vision and commitment to that region is incredibly strong.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • For more than four decades, Conrad’s voice, bass and vision were at the heart of VENOM.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of vision
Noun
  • India, which remains the world's fastest-growing major economy, is among the countries most vulnerable to the supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Argentina’s program is poised to be one of the most popular options on the market, due to the country's comparative proximity to the United States, strong economy, and passport power.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 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
  • Most thrift stores will not accept these items because of liability risks, testing requirements, and disposal costs.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • At the end of the day, heed these words of advice for any dedicated thrift store shopper who knows the disappointment of leaving a beautiful but flawed item behind.
    — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 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
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  • 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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