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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
My prayers for my country and for people everywhere rest on the certitude that God’s ever-present love, power, and wisdom will ultimately destroy any belief in a power opposed to His good and perfect creation.
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André Kisonga,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
His set doesn’t build enough to be rewarding in the aggregate, and his individual riffs keep stopping short of real wisdom.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
The two-time defending World Series champs hold sizable advantages in quality depth and baseball wisdom, too.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Learning more at this time — especially about wisdom from the past — could be quite enlightening for you and feel like reawakening a light within.
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Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
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André Kisonga,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
His set doesn’t build enough to be rewarding in the aggregate, and his individual riffs keep stopping short of real wisdom.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
The two-time defending World Series champs hold sizable advantages in quality depth and baseball wisdom, too.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
Learning more at this time — especially about wisdom from the past — could be quite enlightening for you and feel like reawakening a light within.
—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wisdom
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Any insight into the enigma that is Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, is of use to Wall Street and economists around the world.
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The rerelease includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin.
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Yvonne and Nick’s disastrous wedding dinner is the day the cast went from nobodies to actual practitioners of the reality-television arts and sciences.
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Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others.
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But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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They are built through stronger desirability, sharper pricing power and greater emotional connection.
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For so long, femininity has been tied to long hair as beauty, softness, desirability, identity.
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The bribery allegations could be tied to promotions in the department, a source with knowledge of the case said.
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Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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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.
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To be sure, Maher’s ready wit and spontaneous repartee as a talk show host were central themes for the parade of chums who praised the honoree.
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Jade stalked Chelsea, but Charlotte Flair interfered and hit Cargill wit the belt.
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“Wisdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wisdom. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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