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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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 executive systems, avoidance can look like diplomacy, withholding can look like discretion and political caution can look like maturity.
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Britton Bloch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Around 1,000 tickets will be distributed at the president’s discretion.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
The decision the prosecutor made was one based on her office’s discretion under the law.
—Ben Wheeler
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
However, the executive director will have discretion to allow some night filming with advance notice, said Joshua Smith, a spokesman for the commission.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 June 2026
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Britton Bloch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Around 1,000 tickets will be distributed at the president’s discretion.
—Will Barker, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
The decision the prosecutor made was one based on her office’s discretion under the law.
—Ben Wheeler
june 12, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
However, the executive director will have discretion to allow some night filming with advance notice, said Joshua Smith, a spokesman for the commission.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
Noun
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This raised interest rates to punishing levels just as fiscal prudence was being tossed aside.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Strength and prudence are not the same thing.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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But Roberts figures to have two other very worthy options.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Singapore Changi Airport took the overall top spot for the best airport to spend a layover in thanks to its combination of top-notch sleepability, robust dining options, and strong facilities.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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In the case of these earrings, restraint was paramount.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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For disabled students already navigating discrimination, bullying, and in some cases dangerous seclusion and restraint practices with fewer advocacy resources than ever, the question of who will investigate and enforce their rights just got a lot murkier.—
Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Relationships become a wisdom source.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Algorithms identify patterns, but wisdom depends on human insight.—
Andy Busser,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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In some ways, the first lady stuck to her common fashion choices for fight night.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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As a result, many once-popular design choices are beginning to feel dated.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Technical excellence is paramount, but so is the ability to take risks, learn from your mistakes and work at the edge and intersections of disciplines to transform ideas into knowledge and action.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Marie says each piece of work carries a story about childhood, discipline, survival and the complicated ways love can be expressed.—
Nia Dumas,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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The restaurant, which has held its Michelin star for more than 20 years—no small feat in the finicky world of fine dining—continues to draw diners with seasonal course menus, shaped by local suppliers and produce from the estate gardens, as well as its service and sense of occasion.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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In the case of the Kiawah Island home, that meant breaking with period convention and lining the view side with window walls, and incorporating a variety of ceiling treatments to help define living spaces (and introduce a sense of scale) within the open plan.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The platform learns client preferences—from aircraft type to onboard amenities to destinations—for customized use.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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That can be fine for travelers who are flexible, but less ideal for anyone sensitive to noise or motion, or with a preference to be close to an elevator, for example.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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