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as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise
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as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious
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Recent Examples of judicious
Rodriguez’s success is due in part to his judicious usage.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Her hospital has been handling the shortage by being judicious about who gets Bicillin shots.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
Rather than stir the pot, simply ignoring the invite or declining to send a gift if there’s a followup is probably the most judicious route to take.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 May 2025
This requires multiple days of filming, but then very judicious decisions that need to be made in terms of editing it into a finished film.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Her hospital has been handling the shortage by being judicious about who gets Bicillin shots.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 July 2025
Rather than stir the pot, simply ignoring the invite or declining to send a gift if there’s a followup is probably the most judicious route to take.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 May 2025
This requires multiple days of filming, but then very judicious decisions that need to be made in terms of editing it into a finished film.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judicious
Adjective
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For organizations that are serious about modernizing their platforms and adopting AI to drive efficiency and growth, intelligent archiving should be a core part of their digital transformation and data readiness strategies.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bob was charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting— and one of the finest actors ever.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This additional layer of lateral thinking is almost never prudent, and usually serves to kill both guardians quicker (and instill a killer headache).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Cramer said Fed Chair Jerome Powell is prudent, which is a desirable characteristic for those in his position.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Employers increasingly wonder whether campuses are cultivating independent thinkers or just cautious followers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The sum dwarfs most acquisitions this year — and marks TIFF’s first eight-figure deal in several editions — underlining the resilience of genre cinema at a time when studios and streamers alike are cautious.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Either by choice or otherwise, Wolves lost seven players who appeared regularly in the first team last season and brought in six new faces, so numbers-wise, there is little difference.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The measure further reduces offshore drilling, but the effort to compensate in a region that is highly dependent on the oil industry was a wise move.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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Up above, there’s a sweeping grand staircase ascending to the second floor revealing a semi-private dining area for over 40 guests and a private dining room for up to 20 with additional access via a discreet VIP entrance.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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But while Vevers is a two-time CFDA award winner — for Accessory Designer of the Year in 2017 and for the Innovation Award last year — his industry profile remains more discreet than newer, smaller designers.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The aluminum-creation process begins with bauxite ore, a raw material that contains desirable aluminum-rich minerals but also a host of impurities including silica and iron and titanium oxides.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cramer said Fed Chair Jerome Powell is prudent, which is a desirable characteristic for those in his position.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Authorities recovered a Glock 17 pistol, zip ties, duct tape, a knife, a crowbar, and other tactical gear in his possession.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The system includes advanced sensors, such as AESA radar and the CEAFAR tactical radar, and uses passive detection tools.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Judicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judicious. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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