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
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
Noun
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But starting in 1970, Time and Date AS has tracked observance of daylight saving time in Kentucky every year.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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Daylight saving time is the period between March and November when Americans set their clocks ahead by one hour.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Most aneurysms are symptom-free, but sudden severe headaches or vision changes can signal a life-threatening rupture.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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While Diagonal provided the large-scale structure, Marta championed the project from its inception, bringing a deep sensitivity to the narrative, supporting the tone, script development and artistic vision.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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Al-Falih emphasized his country’s long-term strategy of building supply chain resilience and energy capacity to power the digital economy of the future.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Whether or not Takaichi's administration is as tough on immigration issues as her campaign rhetoric suggests, some observers warn that failing to actively invest in and integrate foreign nationals into society will have lasting harm on Asia’s second-largest economy.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, flight attendants say a little planning and forethought can keep some of these stressors at bay.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 Oct. 2025
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The show’s director, Whitney White (who earned a Tony nomination for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, her Broadway debut), was aware that its nude scene would require real forethought.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Not the kind of thrift store that’s actually thrifty, but the kind of thrift store that doesn’t have any price tags because the people who can afford to shop there don’t need to bother themselves with price tags.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Recently, one woman turned a major profit after finding a rare Halloween mask selling for just $5 in her local thrift store.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, a boom-and-bust cycle in the early 2000s informs some of the company’s prudence on expansion.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Taiwan’s military should exercise prudence in its rules of engagement and not assume that every close call is intentional.—
JOEL WUTHNOW,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Sep. 2025
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And for employees of a public entity – like the Denver International Airport – there is a higher standard, an expectation of frugality.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
7 Oct. 2025
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The company cites a rise in frugality triggered by an uncertain economy, and the return to restoring vintage furniture and decor.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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That may well be called prescience, but without more dramatic ballast, whether or not Family’s rage was ahead of its time becomes a less compelling question.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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But successfully navigating a shifting landscape requires extraordinary dexterity, prescience and skill.—
Liane Jackson,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Providence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providence. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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