1
as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise
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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious
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as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the judiciousness of using such harsh language in a letter of complaint is questionable at best
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Recent Examples of judicious
Eli Elster, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
As is often the case with slow-burn horror built on judicious restraint, those climactic events are arguably less effective in their relative explicitness than the preceding unease.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Just as the great English landscape designers guided beautiful creations with a judicious shaping of the environment but not too much control, Microsoft too is encouraging the flourishing of citizen programmers creating and sharing their knowledge in agents across the organization.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
That, combined with vines that are more than 20 years old, and a judicious 20-month repose in 45% new French oak, has resulted in a wine that showcases just how delicious, dramatic, and age-worthy the top Cabs from Sonoma can be.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Other animals are much more judicious.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
As is often the case with slow-burn horror built on judicious restraint, those climactic events are arguably less effective in their relative explicitness than the preceding unease.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Just as the great English landscape designers guided beautiful creations with a judicious shaping of the environment but not too much control, Microsoft too is encouraging the flourishing of citizen programmers creating and sharing their knowledge in agents across the organization.
—John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
That, combined with vines that are more than 20 years old, and a judicious 20-month repose in 45% new French oak, has resulted in a wine that showcases just how delicious, dramatic, and age-worthy the top Cabs from Sonoma can be.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judicious
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Halsey launched her acting career at the age of 7, playing Madeline Zott, the hyper intelligent — and wise — daughter of Elizabeth Zott (Brie Larson) in Apple TV+ praised limited series Lessons In Chemistry.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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As organizations push for more adaptive, intelligent automation, AI agents are emerging as the next frontier, capable of handling complex workflows with greater flexibility and efficiency.—
Uli Erxleben,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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But most other Fed officials believe the prudent move would be to wait on lowering interest rates until there is a more material deterioration in labor markets.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 May 2025
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Analysts said with all the uncertainty, taking a more cautious view is prudent right now.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Leaders everywhere are willing to overlook the well-being of children for political expediency.—
Beatrice Weber,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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The expediency allows the company's constellation to get up and running just before wildfire season begins.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This can lead to overly cautious investment choices and missed opportunities for growth.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Please be cautious in entering personal information as seedlings for your romance stories.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Relying on security architecture and mutual defense was not wise.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Infrastructure wise Wrexham are way behind the majority of their competitors.—
The Athletic FC Podcast,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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But what this incident has not ruined is Louise’s desirability, despite her marital status.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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This is due, in part, to the end-of-the-world setting of the show, rendering his romantic desirability as a sort of gag.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Since 2004, under the ownership of music producer Nigel Frieda (best known for his work with English girl group the Sugababes), the village-like compound has quietly evolved into one of Britain’s most discreet creative hubs.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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He's got to do it quietly and that's why President Trump is being so discreet about what's going on.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Increasingly, global commerce markets make such a move desirable, and Sivagnanam’s past achievements in cross-border payments solutions demonstrate that borderless commerce is within reach.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Malliotakis is from a New York City district that has a different property tax scheme from the one in the suburbs that makes a higher SALT cap more desirable, LaLota said.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
7 May 2025
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“Judicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judicious. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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