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as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships
with age and experience comes wisdom—hopefully neither book learning nor simple intelligence should be confused with wisdom
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as in science
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the orientation meetings will provide the company's old hands with an opportunity to pass on their wisdom to the new employees
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
had overstayed her welcome and lacked the wisdom to know it
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as in desirability
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
wondered about the wisdom of hiring such an inexperienced girl to care for the children
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Recent Examples of wisdom
In the middle of all that, though, one of the ways the earnest Caglianone stayed grounded was by filling notebooks with the wisdom of both those around him and those who preceded him — such as Alex Gordon and Brett.
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Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Through an array of educational programming, events and activities for both children and adults, the Garden aims to create, share and apply plant wisdom to the world, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Read on for his words of wisdom for travelers concerned about flight safety.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
As a long outside corner that has long admired Patrick Surtain II, a former student of Parker’s with the Denver Broncos, Moore has already picked up on some wisdom from his new coach.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
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Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Through an array of educational programming, events and activities for both children and adults, the Garden aims to create, share and apply plant wisdom to the world, according to the news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Read on for his words of wisdom for travelers concerned about flight safety.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
As a long outside corner that has long admired Patrick Surtain II, a former student of Parker’s with the Denver Broncos, Moore has already picked up on some wisdom from his new coach.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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The platform's legal analytics tools allow attorneys to analyze judicial and attorney behavior, help predict outcomes, and identify strategic insights from historical court data.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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In true Pisces form, Goose serves as a shoulder Maverick can rely on, offering him advice and insight at all times.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Cross-cultural work, a rarity until the elevated profile of music science attracted more involvement from anthropologists, has further advanced our understanding.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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At the juncture of science and the human eye, what existed hours ago as a smattering of red, green, and yellow on radar screens was now a rapidly evolving weather system.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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This time, prudence with such planning would be sage.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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That prudence by supporters of the center, including County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and Judge Steve Leifman, is now being used against them to keep the center in limbo.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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During a three-and-a-half-hour speech at Kering’s Capital Markets Day in Florence in April, de Meo spoke at length about reigniting the desirability of Gucci, which contributes up to 40 percent of the French group’s sales.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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Its desirability has always been built on scarcity, craftsmanship, and more than a century of history rooted in the Swiss village of Le Brassus.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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But despite assurances that the impact on businesses has been minimized, some groups still worried that the AI bill — despite its sections on workforce development and increasing AI knowledge — will ultimately create new burdens for businesses that could hamper innovation efforts.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Steelers on Saturday, ending a protracted decision-making process.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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That wouldn't have made sense if Rodgers weren't on the team.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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What doesn’t make sense is why the same amenity is not available at the airport in West Palm Beach.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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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.—
SADEK WAHBA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Sep. 2025
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Their choreographed debate exploited and skewered stereotypes via expert timing and pointed wit, hitting home with the predominantly Asian and South Asian audience.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Known for his genial wit, Grover had joined the Office of Strategic Services during World War II before returning to head the Archives in 1948.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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