as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
I appreciated her discreetness in keeping quiet about my inability to pay for our date
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Noun
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However, obstacles, chief among them the Kings’ apparent commitment to patience and prudence, abound.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025 -
This approach balances fiscal prudence with the need for meaningful oversight.—
Dick Simpson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Does this album feel different from other projects after achieving that sense of liberation?—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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The loud, brazen demeanor adopted by many pastors inspires mass trances and a sense of divine supremacy.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
Noun
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There are many great cocktail books out there, penned by incredibly talented bartenders who are more than willing to share their wisdom.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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People listen more attentively to the vice president than the assistant, regardless of their wisdom.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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River exchanges are allowed to pass through this area at their discretion.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Temporary Protected Status, by definition, is temporary and committed to the discretion of the DHS Secretary.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Greater intelligence, wit, compassion, principles, and humanity enter our lives through book authors.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
27 July 2025
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For over three decades, Kym Whitley has moved through Hollywood with an unmistakable mix of warmth, wit, and work ethic.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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“Discreetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreetness. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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