1
as in prudent
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
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2
as in aware
having inside information
they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions
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as in desirable
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
you wouldn't be so wise if you were the one suffering from hemorrhoids
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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
she is competent, but she's always getting wise with the boss
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Recent Examples of wise
Combined with the tax credit and modest prices, making the jump to an EV now may be a wise decision.
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Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Due for release in October 2025 The choice of sodium-ion is a wise one, as sodium is far more abundant and cheaper than lithium.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
There are better, wiser films about boyhood.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Incidentally, one of the reasons why the insurance category as a whole tends to go all-in on cracking wise is that there’s little room for the companies to provide specific guidance about their policies.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Due for release in October 2025 The choice of sodium-ion is a wise one, as sodium is far more abundant and cheaper than lithium.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
There are better, wiser films about boyhood.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
Incidentally, one of the reasons why the insurance category as a whole tends to go all-in on cracking wise is that there’s little room for the companies to provide specific guidance about their policies.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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This additional layer of lateral thinking is almost never prudent, and usually serves to kill both guardians quicker (and instill a killer headache).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cramer said Fed Chair Jerome Powell is prudent, which is a desirable characteristic for those in his position.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Many of these guests were not aware of CGTN’s links to Beijing.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Marino would like more people to be aware of MASH and get checked for it.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The aluminum-creation process begins with bauxite ore, a raw material that contains desirable aluminum-rich minerals but also a host of impurities including silica and iron and titanium oxides.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cramer said Fed Chair Jerome Powell is prudent, which is a desirable characteristic for those in his position.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Start with something easy, like a fridge magnet, tiny illustration, or cute DIY bookmark.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the song, JJ and his friends dress up in doctor, pirate, and more cute costumes.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With Vectis, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is acting on a bold vision to deliver high-end survivability and mission systems capability at aggressive cost targets and design, build and fly within two years, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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For a travel-forward look, try a tonal all-white outfit, and let one of the bold hues do the talking.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Soccer stars aren’t known for their willingness to wade into politics, but Zvonimir Boban, a wonderful player who also happens to have a degree in history, gave us an honest and insightful interview.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Devin Harris, Nowitzki’s former teammate who is now one of Dallas’ color commentators, said Nowitzki does a good job of communicating casually while being insightful.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Her voice in the essays is sly and irreverent, knowing and persuasive—all qualities that endeared her to readers, despite her often excessively Manichean tone.—
Anderson Tepper,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead of a belief in an all-knowing science, we are faced with the reality that humans are responsible for what is researched, how it is researched and what conclusions are drawn from such research.—
Sara Giordano,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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Authorities recovered a Glock 17 pistol, zip ties, duct tape, a knife, a crowbar, and other tactical gear in his possession.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The system includes advanced sensors, such as AESA radar and the CEAFAR tactical radar, and uses passive detection tools.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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