1
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating
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2
as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion
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3
as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
in that job you'll be expected to show discretion and act like a professional at all times
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Recent Examples of discretion
Dominic Frey is a member of the oppressive class and everything Silas should despise — but now their mutual discretion is all that’s keeping them from punishment for their crimes of passion.
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Olivia Waite, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Yet the judge also questioned why the correspondents' association had such discretion over who participated.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Sentencing guidelines for misdemeanors in Idaho are generally up to $1,000 in penalties and up to a year in jail, but judges have the discretion to impose a range of penalties, including no fine at all, the Statesman previously reported.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The is some discretion within government in determining what is deemed essential for any shutdown, so the exact scope of any shutdown can vary.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Olivia Waite, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Yet the judge also questioned why the correspondents' association had such discretion over who participated.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
Sentencing guidelines for misdemeanors in Idaho are generally up to $1,000 in penalties and up to a year in jail, but judges have the discretion to impose a range of penalties, including no fine at all, the Statesman previously reported.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The is some discretion within government in determining what is deemed essential for any shutdown, so the exact scope of any shutdown can vary.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
Noun
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Looking Ahead Like previous iterations, this year’s letter highlighted Berkshire’s ability to adapt to changing economic conditions while sticking to its core principles of value investing and financial prudence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Lamont is expected to call for Connecticut to maintain its fiscal prudence balanced with strategic investments in various programs.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 Feb. 2025
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For this reason, chicken may be a better animal protein option for managing cholesterol.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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To access the big matches, such as the Milan Derby, the Essential monthly subscription package costs $5.99 per month, with the ad-free option (ShowTime) at $11.99.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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This season was about restraint and impact — where luxury was deliberate, innovation measured, and the conversation between past and present more compelling than ever.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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That's reality for a country that, across Democratic and Republican administrations, has spent taxpayer money without restraint or care about debt.—
Axios,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Their blueprint—proximity to problems, building a long-term approach, hope-building, erasing the self, and welcoming change—offers wisdom for addressing challenges from corporate boardrooms to community organizations.—
Tarun Galagali,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Laid out bare, is this a choice at all? CNN’s Svitlana Vlasova contributed to this report.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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This in and of itself seems standard fare for a business choice like this.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s style as President offers a case study in the risks of founder-style leadership without operational discipline.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The office also oversees a large data collection project that tracks disparities in resources, course access and discipline for students of different racial and socioeconomic groups.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Notwithstanding its return on investment and the sense of duty espoused by its employees, LB&I was hit especially hard by the most recent wave of firings, employees said.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
5 Mar. 2025
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None offer the sense of exclusivity found at The Estates.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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