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as in carefulness
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance
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as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
prudence would call for a little more caution in such a delicate situation
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as in wisdom
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
in the long run, prudence will pay off more often than taking wild risks
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Recent Examples of prudence
Over and over again, the owners opt for organizational stagnation and attempt to disguise it as prudence.
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The state police Troop H barracks are nearby but prudence suggested assigning a State Police trooper to the building would be best way to provide an immediate response to a problem.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Action is delayed in the name of prudence.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Arnold’s original prudence was followed by overspending.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
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Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
The state police Troop H barracks are nearby but prudence suggested assigning a State Police trooper to the building would be best way to provide an immediate response to a problem.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Action is delayed in the name of prudence.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Arnold’s original prudence was followed by overspending.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prudence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
Noun
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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But years of racial pandering had created a too-big tent, enlarged in the name of electoral expediency, that offered dark corners for despicable ideologies.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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The expediency and greed of the fast-moving artificial intelligence industry are the motivators, and health and safety are no longer of paramount concern.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The simple strategy that spawned the Aflac duck The experiences that a long-serving CEO accumulates bring wisdom, Amos says.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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There was appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity, as well as the wisdom and words, that Holtz provided to them during their lives, but it was muddied by his support of a political figure so many passionately opposed, and/or despised.—
Mac Engel
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Motorists should use extra caution.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over time, that turns cooperation into caution.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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The small, walkable village of Tubac is the ideal destination for a day trip or weekend getaway, one with dozens of unique galleries that embrace a sense of place in the Sonoran Desert.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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But there was something profound about the sense of connection and engagement that all kinds of writing gave him.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Undocumented immigrants were among those gaining coverage, which provided access to regular doctor visits and preventative care .—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sesame’s clinicians will also stay with the patient throughout any IMI RMA procedures to help translate medical terminology, provide emotional support, and offer any other care coordination needed.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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The standard for war should not be political expedience.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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