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Recent Examples of well-advised
But those who want to learn more would be well-advised to read this essay, which explains how casting a small film requires adjusting your life to a distinct rhythm and watching endless amounts of material.
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Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
And people with the sickle-cell trait might be well-advised to acclimatize before doing sports at high altitudes.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
As a result, Evans believes that repeat advertisers are well-advised to use mascots consistently, particularly at the Super Bowl.
—Charles Taylor, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Californians are well-advised to keep a sharp eye on troubled mortgages.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Kennedy would have been well-advised to spend more time reading his own agency’s report before citing it at his news conference.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump himself recently said the Fed’s opting last week to hold rates steady was well-advised, after earlier slamming the central bank hours after its decision.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Policymakers on Capitol Hill would be well-advised to first point out this reality to voters, who then will outright demand that Congress act.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
And people with the sickle-cell trait might be well-advised to acclimatize before doing sports at high altitudes.
—Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
As a result, Evans believes that repeat advertisers are well-advised to use mascots consistently, particularly at the Super Bowl.
—Charles Taylor, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Californians are well-advised to keep a sharp eye on troubled mortgages.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Kennedy would have been well-advised to spend more time reading his own agency’s report before citing it at his news conference.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump himself recently said the Fed’s opting last week to hold rates steady was well-advised, after earlier slamming the central bank hours after its decision.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025
Policymakers on Capitol Hill would be well-advised to first point out this reality to voters, who then will outright demand that Congress act.
—Ryan Ellis, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-advised
Adjective
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Otherwise, the prudent approach seemingly would be developmental, to build for a better future.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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One factor was investments in human capital, coupled with prudent economic policies.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This show has been so amazing for us, not just friendship-wise and getting so close to each other, but also being a part of something that people love.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sad thing is the Dolphins, in a wise effort to build the trenches during the past two years, have used lots of draft capital (left tackle Patrick Paul was a 2024 second-round pick and left guard Jonah Savaiinaea was a 2025 second-round pick) in that area.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, the high price point is less sensible.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Saka was substituted at half-time — a sensible move given the tie was won and Arsenal have two Premier League games next week, including a north London derby away against Tottenham.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even so, the building’s history promotes some judicious skepticism.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 Feb. 2026
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Starbucks didn’t raise prices in its 2025 fiscal year and has vowed to be judicious about future increases.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In court, Mickey grasps at straws, trying to clear his name, and in jail, the usually calm, cool and collected attorney is struggling to stay sane.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Boz, naturally, has the sanest and best take on the situation.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The simplification of this rallying cry points to the exhibition’s sagacious curatorial focus.—
Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Harper’s has been a sagacious and elegant presence in all this for a very long time, since there were giants on the earth, Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Nov. 2025
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“Well-advised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-advised. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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