POLICY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

policy

noun

ˈpä-lə-sē

Definition of policy

as in procedure

a way of acting or proceeding it's always been my policy not to spread rumors

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as in prudence

the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters you should have exercised greater policy in your online relationships and not divulged so much personal information

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Recent Examples of policy China’s decision to publicly acknowledge the expansion of its missile silo programme marks an important development in its defence policy. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 American policy has understandably emphasized preserving technological leadership through frontier innovation while slowing China’s progress through export controls, investment screening, and restrictions on access to advanced computing. — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 The decision is tied to Singapore’s policies on public speech, which prohibit publicly displaying foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 The California law mimics environmental policies in other states, including Colorado and Oregon. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for policy

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Noun

It can also be dramatized – turning a common medical procedure into something good, bad, or anything in between, depending on who is telling the story and how.

— Brittany Luse, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
Tight end Caleb Lohner still has not practiced with the Broncos since camp began after undergoing an offseason knee procedure.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of procedure

Noun

The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Then the old limits arrive dressed as prudence and being humble.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of prudence

Noun

Kansas Athletics is on the verge of hiring an executive director for front-office strategy and operations, KU athletic director Travis Goff told The Star on Wednesday afternoon.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The first stage focuses on meeting school community members, the second involves building an academics strategy, the third revolves around operations and finance and the final stage brings those steps together.

— Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of strategy

Noun

The differentiator becomes the ability to originate with clarity, express with integrity and steward consequences with wisdom.

— Darnley Merzier, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Recent lab research is starting to give that folk wisdom some concrete support, though the science stops well short of proving a raw bar order will change a hormone panel.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of wisdom

Noun

The Sacramento Police Department is plans to purchase 52 new drones next year, eight of which will be part of a pilot program experimenting with using the technology to respond to 911 calls.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
And that is precisely where most management development programs have historically underinvested.

— Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of program

Noun

Because of its garden, this is the kind of getaway with quiet outdoor spaces where that makes perfect sense.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Away back along the old sewer bank, the old place is anything like home either, now creating a deeper sense of loss for the supporters.

— Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

Thomas Sargent, a Nobel Laureate known for Rational Expectations theory, is against unconstrained discretion but does not explicitly advocate for a mechanical approach.

— David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
While the medical examiner's application determines eligibility for release, the decision is at the sole discretion of the Prisoner Review Board.

— Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of discretion

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