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expedience

noun

ik-ˈspē-dē-ən(t)s How to pronounce expedience (audio)
Definition of expediencenext
as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances the proven expedience of the carrot over the stick in getting the most out of people

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Recent Examples of expedience Trust is built over the long term and best earned by choosing values over expedience when the stakes are highest. — Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 3 Feb. 2026 That’s because the Fed’s credibility rests on its ability to make decisions driven by economic evidence, not political expedience. — Joshua Stillwagon, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2025 Will that mission weigh the needs of our community as equal to national political expedience, or is the safety of our people less important than fleeting political optics? — Keith Wilson, Time, 2 Oct. 2025 Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for expedience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedience
  1. expediency
  2. desirability
  3. feasibility
  4. advisability
  5. prudence
Noun
  • With competition so fierce in the race to build and release the latest AI models however, the expediency of shaving off every possible drag on speed trumps all.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The desire for expediency—get-rich-quick schemes—almost inevitably leads to disaster, as the lure of wealth often culminates in despair—a roller-coaster lifestyle—without a methodical result-yielding strategy.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of expediency
Noun
  • The major luxury maisons still dominate the category in terms of brand recognition, desirability and global reach.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Other publications similarly reported Vrabel’s availability and desirability during the year between his firing from the Tennessee Titans and his hiring by the New England Patriots.
    — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • The first Chinese cargo ship traveling along the Northern Sea Route is set to dock in England this week, reflecting Beijing’s growing Arctic ambitions, though analysts cast doubt on the venture’s commercial feasibility.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • During startup, feasibility agents extract unstructured protocol criteria and fix enrollment bottlenecks before site activation even begins.
    — Anshima Raj, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of feasibility
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  • In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
    — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
  • The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Definition of advisability
Noun
  • Short-term rates went to 5% and change, Treasury bills paid more than investment grade corporates, and savers who had spent fifteen years being punished for prudence suddenly got paid handsomely for doing nothing.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In those conditions, United’s prudence makes financial sense.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of prudence

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“Expedience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expedience. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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