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
Boyce had to stay within the parameters of the plea agreement — probation with the possibility of prison for a violation — but was given discretion for the length of the sentences.
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Should your Money Diary be selected for publication, Refinery29 may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay you a fee, subject to such further terms and conditions as Refinery29 may deem necessary.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
In its May 27 ruling, the commission found that city officials did not violate the law or abuse their discretion in establishing and operating the drop box.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The incident has reignited debate over judicial discretion, mental health intervention, and public safety.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Should your Money Diary be selected for publication, Refinery29 may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay you a fee, subject to such further terms and conditions as Refinery29 may deem necessary.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
In its May 27 ruling, the commission found that city officials did not violate the law or abuse their discretion in establishing and operating the drop box.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The incident has reignited debate over judicial discretion, mental health intervention, and public safety.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
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But those with long memories are tempering enthusiasm with prudence, remembering how the dot-com bubble led to unsustainable valuations and a painful crash.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This was a chance for Biden to take the high road, to toe the fiscal line and display financial prudence.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Charter schools are created as public school options within the public school setting that are managed by independent boards.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a beauty world full of seemingly endless options, RoC’s Retinol Correxion Anti-Aging Night Serum is tested, loved by many, and won’t cost you a pretty penny.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Far from abusing its discretion, the district court has exercised care and restraint in managing discovery, affording 'careful consideration' to the government's assertion of privilege.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The most conspicuously comedic turns, like Sul’s or Yamamoto’s, wouldn’t work half as well if not complemented by judicious restraint from others.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Leadership often comes down to having the wisdom to make the most difficult business choices.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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First, some perspective courtesy of the wisdom and wit of former Chiefs coach Marv Levy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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These days, the healthy beverage of choice is more likely to be a protein-and-collagen smoothie or a matcha latte whipped with some sort of non-dairy milk.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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That sequencing discipline — contracts and notaries first, token sale last — is what turns digital claims into enforceable assets.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Dividend growers also tend to be leaders in their subsectors, having demonstrated capital discipline in terms of reinvesting in their business and generating stockholder payouts, said Matt Quinlan, portfolio manager at Franklin Templeton.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Your base is the foundation of any makeup look, but in the year 2025, that doesn’t have to include actual foundation—at least not in the traditional sense.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Instead of clarity and a sense of financial empowerment, individuals experience costly missteps and are left unsure of where to find reliable guidance—eroding any trust in the mainstream financial system.—
Sandy Anderson,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Octopus researchers have observed some of these arm preferences in lab settings before.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Instead of recommending a high-risk product, the assistant offers a diversified strategy aligned with the customer’s preferences.—
Ed Macosky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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