sensibleness

noun

Definition of sensiblenessnext
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters proud of their teenage daughter's unfailing sensibleness and maturity

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  1. prudence
  2. wisdom
  3. sense
  4. wit
Noun
  • The World Economic Forum calls it financial nihilism — the conclusion that the system no longer rewards prudence, driving a cohort toward crypto bets, prediction markets, and raided retirement accounts.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
    — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • An astonishing wealth of information and wisdom has been bequeathed to us.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Your experiences and words of wisdom will be shared in installments of the newsletter.
    — Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 8 July 2026
Definition of wisdom
Noun
  • Nothing will shake you and wake you like having your senses, your assumptions, your very identity overrun by hour upon hour of First Nations music, dancing, ceremony, and vitality on this patch of Apsáalooke (Crow) land.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • The play is known for its razor-sharp wit, mistaken identities and romantic mischief.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 July 2026
  • One video posted last November featured a montage that captured his quick wit, earning 7 million TikTok views.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of wit
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