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as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
with age and experience comes wisdom—hopefully neither book learning nor simple intelligence should be confused with wisdom
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as in science
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the orientation meetings will provide the company's old hands with an opportunity to pass on their wisdom to the new employees
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
had overstayed her welcome and lacked the wisdom to know it
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as in desirability
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
wondered about the wisdom of hiring such an inexperienced girl to care for the children
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Recent Examples of wisdom
Clear boundaries build respect as cerebral Mercury sharpens your sign, especially as Jupiter, with all its wisdom, highlights expectations within partnerships.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
The turnaround bucked conventional market wisdom, which suggests that political turmoil can drive down stocks in the near-term as traders hedge bets.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
If a network, podcast platform or media outlet had the wisdom to bring Dent into a regular commentary role, it might be surprised by the response.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Now Sanders has put all of that wisdom together in a new book debuting this week.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
The turnaround bucked conventional market wisdom, which suggests that political turmoil can drive down stocks in the near-term as traders hedge bets.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
If a network, podcast platform or media outlet had the wisdom to bring Dent into a regular commentary role, it might be surprised by the response.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Now Sanders has put all of that wisdom together in a new book debuting this week.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wisdom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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Lately, several of the videos have come from the Indiana football program and Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who has gone viral a number of times for his candid humility and insight during the Hoosiers’ unlikely run to the College Football Playoff national championship.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Semafor World Economy Global Advisory Board is a group of visionary business leaders helping Semafor shape its new platform that empowers global CEOs to navigate extraordinary complexity through the expert curation of profound insights, ideas, and diverse perspectives.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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His work reflects the growing integration of structural science and aesthetic judgment in contemporary facial surgery.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s not the way science works either.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Today, similar prudence animates concerns about NATO and broader trans-Atlantic ties in an era when Europe has undergone profound transformations through mass migration, supranational governance, demographic decline, and shifting cultural priorities.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The organizations also claim that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s prudence requirement doesn’t allow NIPSCO to recover costs expended pursuant to an unlawful directive, according to the letter.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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In the luxury segment, Jacquemus, Prada and Courrèges stand out as top gifting brands, driven by strong brand awareness and desirability.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Dec. 2025
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Its desirability is reflected in its housing market, where median prices typically range from $750,000 to $825,000.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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The moral fulcrum of Christopher Marlowe’s The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, in which a scholar gains knowledge and power through a demonic pact, is a relatively straightforward statement on the human condition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The company says this reflects the transfer of broad human knowledge captured in video into robotic behavior.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Create a sense of order by clearing those surfaces of holiday-specific decor.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 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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Olsen is known for imbuing small spaces with grandeur, wit, and the kind of high-end design once reserved for those with serious square footage, like in his Brooklyn brownstone.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2026
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The comedian, known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless approach to comedy, made waves with her hosting debut in 2025, earning critical acclaim for her performance.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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