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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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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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
This balance between transparency and discretion will enhance your credibility and effectiveness within the organization.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
None of the cases that found news distortion concerned the way a broadcaster had exercised its editorial discretion in presenting the news.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors – in federal cases, overseen by the attorney general – have a lot of discretion about whether to pursue the death penalty.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Even so, this moment calls for discretion.
—Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
None of the cases that found news distortion concerned the way a broadcaster had exercised its editorial discretion in presenting the news.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2025
Prosecutors – in federal cases, overseen by the attorney general – have a lot of discretion about whether to pursue the death penalty.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Even so, this moment calls for discretion.
—Julia Angwin, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
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He’s now deemed heroic in adhering to the Seven Virtues -- faith, hope, charity, prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
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There is a fine line between prudence and penny-pinching.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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In practice, however, Americans who don’t have retirement savings options at work aren’t likely to take the initiative on their own.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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All season, Wolves wing Donte DiVincenzo has preached the power of having both options at the team’s disposal.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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The holding was manifestly correct, but the dicta may be equally important in counseling greater restraint on both sides.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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After three consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final from 2020-22, the combination of age and salary-cap restraints had diminished the Tampa Bay roster.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2025
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Until Black Panther’s record breaking $235 million opening, conventional industry wisdom held that films with predominantly Black casts typically underperform financially overseas.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Socrates warned that putting words on paper would destroy memory, weaken wisdom, and dull the human mind.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 266th pope led with humble demeanor and lived a modest lifestyle — choices that stood in contrast to some previous popes.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Chris Perkins' final NFL mock draft: Dolphins make the obvious choice . . .—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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Finch was unimpressed with his team’s offensive game plan discipline in the face of a desperate defense.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2025
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Jackson has good strength and checks several other boxes (53 career games, high football character and discipline with few penalties).—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
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Colts’ draft analysis • Mock draft analysis: Does TE still make the most sense in Round1?—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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In a sense, this ichor functioned like a power source or electricity, circulating through the robot’s bronze limbs and fueling his movements and actions.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Read More: 8 Things to Say During a Fight With Your Partner Swearing seems to help people shed their social inhibitions, according to Stephens, one of the study’s authors.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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Those raising awareness of the Arabic Facebook posts feel no such inhibition.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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