1
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating
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2
as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion
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3
as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
in that job you'll be expected to show discretion and act like a professional at all times
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Recent Examples of discretion
In a statement, the family of Goncalves condemned the release of the images, while asking the public to exercise discretion when deciding whether to view the previously unseen evidence.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While ridesharing and other services are left up to the discretion of the driver, this lawyer says don’t do it.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Atapco will also give the Aria Homeowner’s Association $100,000 to use at its discretion on infrastructure improvements, such as speed bumps.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Newsom’s discretion resides in proposing how to spend this money.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
While ridesharing and other services are left up to the discretion of the driver, this lawyer says don’t do it.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Atapco will also give the Aria Homeowner’s Association $100,000 to use at its discretion on infrastructure improvements, such as speed bumps.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Newsom’s discretion resides in proposing how to spend this money.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
Noun
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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
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Action is delayed in the name of prudence.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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If the judge did take that step, the case would likely be reassigned either to another prosecutor’s office in a neighboring county or to the state Attorney General’s office – all options which come with their own drawbacks.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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To schedule an appointment, please call the Lottery Player Relations office at 844-887-6836, option 2.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Forever Fleece Wide-leg Pants are the perfect addition to your travel wear, offering an extra roomy fit, plush fleece fabric, and unbeatable softness for all-day wear with no restraint.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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That action demonstrates enthusiasm in the turnaround, tempered by some restraint around where the multiyear targets ultimately land.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Zendaya will portray Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, in the movie, according to Empire magazine.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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There is wisdom that comes with experience, and that applies to many aspects of life, including beauty.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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This includes assessing how aircraft and engine design choices interact with existing airport infrastructure, such as taxiways, gates, and maintenance areas.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Travel to opposite ends of humanity’s timeline; body-hop your consciousness across chassis; take up your weapon of choice for a bloody werewolf hunt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Deviations from protocol can become focal points in criminal defense challenges, civil rights litigation and internal discipline reviews.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The exercise focused on decision-making, flight control, and airspace discipline, all under realistic conditions spanning miles of airspace and thousands of feet of altitude.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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In that sense, the film answers its own question.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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To get a better sense of that, CBS News Bay Area spoke with Arkesha Baquet, co-owner of Li'l Dizzy's Café in New Orleans, home of Super Bowl LIX.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Even so, economists pointed to an apparent shift in household preferences, with consumers increasingly allocating spending towards services rather than goods.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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After understanding my preferences, recommend 3 content formats ranked by sustainability.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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