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Recent Examples of mother wit
But their ingenuity, mother wit and good common sense made them masters in their profession without the aid of measuring spoons and cups, modern equipment or science.
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Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Hannah Giorgis, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother wit
Noun
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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
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Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.—
Beth Greenfield,
Fortune,
1 July 2024
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According to the non-partisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, and common sense, a wealth tax would probably drive at least some billionaires out of the state.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
11 Jan. 2026
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Implementing a robust and efficient system, with strong safeguards and transparent processes, honors both the Constitution and our own common sense.—
Coalition,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The methodology employed helps to trace just how far back genetic conditions travel through our human history to even glean new insights into unknown variants.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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The format is rooted in thought leadership, translating experience into insight others can apply.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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System 2 handles high-level reasoning and language, System 1 translates perception into full-body motion at high frequency, and System 0 executes human-like balance and coordination at kilohertz rates.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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In Hollywood, where perception is everything, that narrative risks defining him permanently.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Letters carried personal power and therefore invited judgment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Because somewhere along the way, many leaders also outsource financial judgment.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Mother wit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20wit. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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