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
The company in the new agreement removed the biggest obstacle — the right to keep workers for at least three hours after their shift ends at its discretion — from their proposal Local 12775 Vice President Vern Beck told the Post-Tribune Friday.
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Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The rule would also give schools the discretion to consider students' past misconduct in making admission decisions.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The rule would also give schools the discretion to consider students’ past misconduct in making admission decisions.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
However, Chapa noted the council still dictates policy and could create any new department at its discretion.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The rule would also give schools the discretion to consider students' past misconduct in making admission decisions.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The rule would also give schools the discretion to consider students’ past misconduct in making admission decisions.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
However, Chapa noted the council still dictates policy and could create any new department at its discretion.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
Noun
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By all accounts, being a milquetoast is a sort of vice—cowardice masquerading as prudence.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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China by contrast is beginning to look like a model of prudence and responsibility.—
Anatol Lieven,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The others provide a variety of options to work in around them.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Take your pick from several colors, including neutrals and more vibrant options.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Following the investigation, more than 50 sheriffs in Missouri and Kansas updated their restraint policies, and the National Institute for Jail Operations recommended the content for national training, signaling a push for reform in how restraint systems are managed in correctional facilities.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Colorado is among several states to prohibit or severely limit the use of chokeholds and neck restraints by police officers.—
Morgan Lee,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The difficulty is creating space for a righteous character’s wisdom without reducing them to an angelic caricature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The findings challenge received wisdom about the role of soft-bodied organisms in marine ecosystems and hint at how large body size and intelligence evolved in the denizens of the ocean realm.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Make one intentional choice with your money or time, and follow through fully.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Havertz is Julian Nagelsmann’s first-choice forward and, if fit, will surely start as part of a front three with Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala at the World Cup.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What excites us most is that both have the kind of discipline, presence and emotional intelligence that is already translating seamlessly into film and television.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Artists frequently share spaces and collaborate across disciplines, creating a network that supports creative growth.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s not to say the decisions were easy and lacked a sense of foreboding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Small choices today create a sense of ease that lasts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their wingers are the primary source, given Woodman’s preference for formations with a lone striker.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Besides being more manageable logistically, this style calls back to Healy’s fine-dining roots — think of a chef curating an ever-changing tasting menu — and also just speaks to Healy’s own personal preference.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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