as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
the judiciousness of using such harsh language in a letter of complaint is questionable at best
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Recent Examples of judiciousness
In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations.
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Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciousness
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The state of California collects more than enough tax revenue to do what must be done, but routinely chooses to do the wrong thing out of political expediency.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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When state legislatures restrict oversight out of political expediency, that is legal violence.—
Hansel Alejandro Aguilar,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cantino has been restructuring his team, navigating the uncertain global scenario, and aiming to rev up desirability at Gucci, which posted another 25 percent decrease in organic sales in the second quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Vuitton is always the best desirability, always the best quality.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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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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Private settlements outside the public eye deprive them of that chance and raise suspicions that boards prioritize expedience over long-term value creation.—
Kai Liekefett,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Highways were often placed not for logistical necessity but for racial and economic expedience, creating literal barriers between white downtowns and Black communities.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Aug. 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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Facing an increasing need to scramble against Chinese military drones flying near its airspace, Japan will test the feasibility of deploying unmanned aerial vehicles to replace fighter jets for such missions, the country's Defense Ministry confirmed to Newsweek.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The ideal time to file is when your product’s feasibility, architecture and technology are sufficiently defined and stable, but before it is fully implemented or released.—
Paul Moutzouris,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Judiciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciousness. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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