as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
I appreciated her discreetness in keeping quiet about my inability to pay for our date
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Noun
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Lopez also has an ambitious and uninhibited way of speaking that is far removed from the prudence of players from older generations.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
4 July 2025 -
While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The clothes gave the sense that Jacobs and his team must have had a ball coming up with these creations.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Those who can surrender a sense of control and stay curious throughout this new journey will feel the most aligned.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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In over-the-top Cancun fashion, the property boasts a 40,000-square-foot spa, though its deep grounding in the traditional treatments and ancient wisdom of the region gives it purpose and peace.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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As a father, Jonathan seeks to guide his son in the best possible ways, providing wisdom, humor and support whenever needed.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Department of Education representatives countered that officials have broad discretion to administer the PSLF program.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Within days of the governor signing that extension, work on the Everglades detention center began as state officials tapped an emergency response fund the Legislature approved several years ago for DeSantis to use at his discretion.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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Opening pages show Toews’ characteristic wit and guile squaring off against extraordinary pain.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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His latest album, 12th of June, released in 2022 on Verve/Forecast, are personal and characterized by Lovett’s singular wit, proving that the lessons of his early Texas singer-songwriter days remain an influence on his songwriting.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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“Discreetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreetness. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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