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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance
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as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
prudence would call for a little more caution in such a delicate situation
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as in wisdom
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
in the long run, prudence will pay off more often than taking wild risks
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Recent Examples of prudence
What abundance in your faces, what prudence in your steady gait!
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Literary Hub, 13 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
Action is delayed in the name of prudence.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Arnold’s original prudence was followed by overspending.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prudence
Literary Hub, 13 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
Action is delayed in the name of prudence.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Arnold’s original prudence was followed by overspending.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prudence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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There is the inevitable temptation to sacrifice virtue for convenience, to exchange our highest ideals for the false promise of expediency.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But years of racial pandering had created a too-big tent, enlarged in the name of electoral expediency, that offered dark corners for despicable ideologies.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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Kevin MacEgan said his father’s honor, wisdom, kindness and character will serve as his lasting legacy.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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All of this means Anthropic is creating something akin to investing superpowers whose wisdom will be parceled out by humans.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Others say drivers, regardless of age, need to exercise extra caution when navigating the busy corridors.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Staffers showed up to providers for in-person visits, sometimes checking more than once, and found no child care taking place, which led to immediate termination from the program.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The standard for war should not be political expedience.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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