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
Courtesy Bryan Williams During the Biden administration, immigration officials were ordered to exercise discretion on a case-by-case basis and to prioritize deportation for immigrants with criminal convictions who were a threat to national or public safety.
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Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Any additional exceptions, including the designation of major sporting events, will be at the discretion of the Secretary of State, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 19 June 2025
This means your employer may have the discretion to set the parameters differentiating full-time from part-time status.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 17 June 2025
There are just 24 Companions, and appointments are at the monarch's sole discretion to recognize public service or personal service to the sovereign.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Any additional exceptions, including the designation of major sporting events, will be at the discretion of the Secretary of State, according to a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State.
—Justin Williams, New York Times, 19 June 2025
This means your employer may have the discretion to set the parameters differentiating full-time from part-time status.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 17 June 2025
There are just 24 Companions, and appointments are at the monarch's sole discretion to recognize public service or personal service to the sovereign.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
Noun
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In all negotiations, prudence cannot be sacrificed.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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Injuries have mounted, the options available to Chivu were limited.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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There’s also the option of buying several MLPs at once with a fund.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Some voices, such as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, have urged restraint against rushing to defer to Israel’s efforts—putting leading leftists in an odd confluence with folks like Carlson and former Trump counselor Steve Bannon.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 June 2025
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While members called for restraint and diplomacy, divisions remain.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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As the demographic crisis begins to take hold of the Western world, leaders will ignore the wisdom of wisdom at their own peril.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But crazy times actually demand wisdom and perspective.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 June 2025
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As the 2025 legislative sessions wrap up, one thing is clear: The once radical idea of giving every family access to educational choice is now mainstream.—
Ed Tarnowski,
National Review,
20 June 2025
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When including undecided voters, the first ranked choice margin goes to 43% for Cuomo and 35% for Mamdani.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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This kind of discipline builds clarity, momentum and trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Portes, formerly of DePaul, took over as chair in 2024 and has overhauled the school’s undergraduate theater program, with plans to gradually grow the graduate acting cohorts and other disciplines.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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There is not an American President—Bill Clinton, George H. W. or George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Donald Trump—who has dealt with Netanyahu and not, sooner or later, come away with a lingering sense of resentment.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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In a sense, the job search should be treated like a personal marketing campaign, Zeile suggested.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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For how much their environment (interactions with people) impacted them, men showed more inhibition than women.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Its ability to lower inhibitions and amplify emotions can turn minor arguments into serious, sometimes dangerous conflicts.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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