horse sense

noun

Definition of horse sensenext
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters pure horse sense should tell you it's dangerous to play with matches

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Recent Examples of horse sense Anheuser-Busch will have to see how viewers react to its latest ad to determine if consumers think the Clydesdales still present good horse sense or represent a horse of a different color. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026 His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024 But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls. — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023 Back in 2011, Daniels, a former Bush White House official and two-term Indiana governor known for his conservative horse sense and low-key manner, passed on a White House run and went on to accept the Purdue presidency. — Frederick Hess, Forbes, 16 June 2022 In an age when Hollywood’s highest-profile parent-child relationship is that between Britney Spears and her father, what could be more refreshing than the homespun horse sense of the Howard boys? — Peter Tonguette, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse sense
  1. prudence
  2. wisdom
  3. sense
  4. common sense
  5. wit
  6. policy
Noun
  • The World Economic Forum calls it financial nihilism — the conclusion that the system no longer rewards prudence, driving a cohort toward crypto bets, prediction markets, and raided retirement accounts.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
    — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • For years, the prevailing wisdom among retail experts was that luxury shopping would steadily migrate online.
    — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • His music gives me chills, transmits cosmic waves of light, wisdom, and divine emotions.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Definition of wisdom
Noun
  • In that sense, the conditions included in the Garnacho deal must have a realistic possibility of not occurring in order for the deal to be recorded, at least initially, as a loan.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • With real couples, the sense of love and familiarity was already present.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • At the same time, my support for open carry is grounded in responsibility, safety, and common sense, not extreme rhetoric.
    — Yoni Anijar, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
  • Telling customers which conditions your product was built and tested for, the same way a hardware manufacturer specifies power requirements, is just common sense.
    — Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of common sense
Noun
  • Carson has brought him here to welcome a range of conversations and guests that the show’s usual host, that paragon of midwestern affability and assuring wit, couldn’t welcome himself.
    — Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
  • The family-friendly mythological comedy follows eight ordinary mortals who must use their collective wit and courage to outsmart formidable deities, ultimately earning the legendary title of the Eight Immortals.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of wit
Noun
  • The Cardinals issued a statement Friday saying the organization fully supported the NFL’s decision to suspend Gold and that the league’s policies and expectations for employees on this matter are clear.
    — Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Krystal LoPilato, who advocates for policy at Everytown, said the group has successfully guided a similar bill through the New York state Legislature.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of policy

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“Horse sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20sense. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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