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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
Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Mexican officials describe a strategy of patience and prudence, aimed at preparing for a more momentous fight: the U.S.M.C.A. is up for review next year.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
But, as stated above with any Kevin Durant possibilities, pick prudence certainly does have to be part of any Heat transaction machinations going forward.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Nonprofit plans, by contrast, often operate under strict reserve requirements, regulatory constraints and cultural norms that prioritize prudence over growth.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Mexican officials describe a strategy of patience and prudence, aimed at preparing for a more momentous fight: the U.S.M.C.A. is up for review next year.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
But, as stated above with any Kevin Durant possibilities, pick prudence certainly does have to be part of any Heat transaction machinations going forward.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
Nonprofit plans, by contrast, often operate under strict reserve requirements, regulatory constraints and cultural norms that prioritize prudence over growth.
—Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prudence
Noun
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Today’s digital-savvy consumers are seeking not only customization, but also expediency.—
Wolfgang Sixl,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Touting job creation for political expediency is one thing.—
Ashley Nunes,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2025
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As the demographic crisis begins to take hold of the Western world, leaders will ignore the wisdom of wisdom at their own peril.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Other liberty trees soon arose, and patriots often gathered beneath the branches seeking wisdom and support.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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So, out of an abundance of caution, in 1999 the AAP and the U.S. Public Health Service issued a joint statement that recommended that thimerosal be removed from childhood vaccines.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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There is not an American President—Bill Clinton, George H. W. or George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Donald Trump—who has dealt with Netanyahu and not, sooner or later, come away with a lingering sense of resentment.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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The writers and creators tried to play down that side and ramp up Lucy’s sense of agency.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Household appliances emerged champion among the categories, bringing in 110.1 billion yuan in sales, while beauty and skin care products clocked in 43.2 billion yuan in sales, according to Syntun.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Pet the gentle animals, learn about their care, and shop for ultra-soft alpaca fleece products, like socks, gloves, and scarves.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Even so, a few of the essays seem shaped by expedience.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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Redemptive leadership at this level means designing for legacy, not expedience.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Solo ended her high school career wit ha 63-19 record and a 1.78 ERA.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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With the shoreline in easy sight, the injured Nancy is stranded to fight off a killer shark with nothing more than her wits (and a seagull, which becomes her Wilson the volleyball).—
Chris Nashawaty,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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However, this is intrinsically linked to California’s economic dynamism, desirability and the high demand for its quality of life, amenities and progressive social environment.—
DeAndre Evans,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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While foods like cold cereal or bacon and eggs have dominated the standard American breakfast for decades, oatmeal continues to grow in popularity and desirability.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prudence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prudence. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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