1
as in prudent
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
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2
as in aware
having inside information
they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions
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as in desirable
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part
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as in cute
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
you wouldn't be so wise if you were the one suffering from hemorrhoids
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as in bold
displaying or marked by rude boldness
she is competent, but she's always getting wise with the boss
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Recent Examples of wise
His spoken word pieces were wise and his speech intentional.
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Sheletta Brundidge, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Bringing in more quality weapons for a franchise quarterback like Purdy is always a wise decision.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
That may be a wise choice at this stage; in less than a month of action, the X5 has managed to scratch up its sports-car bodywork on both sides rubbing against branches, bricks and walls.
—Loz Blain
july 24, New Atlas, 24 July 2025
The wise stargazer brings warm clothes, bug spray and snacks — and takes breaks from staring at the sky every 30 minutes or so.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Sheletta Brundidge, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
Bringing in more quality weapons for a franchise quarterback like Purdy is always a wise decision.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
That may be a wise choice at this stage; in less than a month of action, the X5 has managed to scratch up its sports-car bodywork on both sides rubbing against branches, bricks and walls.
—Loz Blain
july 24, New Atlas, 24 July 2025
The wise stargazer brings warm clothes, bug spray and snacks — and takes breaks from staring at the sky every 30 minutes or so.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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If comparable roles are scarce or offer significantly lower pay, retiring may be prudent.—
Andrew Whalen,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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And being wrong, or holding onto ideas longer than data suggests is prudent, could lead to building expensive instruments that may not add much new knowledge to the world, if they are not engineered to pursue what the universe actually has on offer.—
Sarah Scoles,
JSTOR Daily,
31 July 2025
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Authorities aren't aware of any other injured, Police Chief Joe Silva said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Young musicians coming out of music schools should be aware of all the other kinds of music, and should be able to play those other types of music, because 95 percent of them will not play in symphony orchestras or as soloists.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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The idea is that this type of investment will make the area a more desirable destination and thus lead to all the benefits that come from more foot traffic and spending.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
29 July 2025
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Torus Pak capitalizes on this psychology to make ready meals more desirable, increasing the odds that they are actually eaten.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The moment in which Guy and Nan reunite at the courthouse and mirror each other on a staircase and over a railing, respectively, is reminiscent of their meet cute in Season 1.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Make lunchtime fun again with the help of a cute and colorful bento box or a fun, interactive lunch box.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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Back in 2022, Fielding Jamieson and Ami Galani began a bold journey together investing at the intersection of women and sports.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Christina Aguilera is seen on July 22 with a bold red lip at The Savoy Theatre for the world premiere of Burlesque: The Musical in London.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Each session offers insightful information presented in a colorful, understandable, and entertaining format that offers real food for thought!—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Time To Value Realization One insightful metric is time to value realization, which measures how quickly a company can start deriving business value from an AI implementation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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When the emails eventually came out, it was revealed that Donald Trump Jr. was a knowing and enthusiastic participant.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hooded eyes, a linear slash for a mouth, a square jaw, a tousle of hair — the startling frugality of lines that bring the dying sitter to full life embodies the knowing depth of the couple’s relationship.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Fast or tactical, that race should bring fireworks.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Lineup experiments, greater trust in youth and more tactical flexibility all suggest Armas is thinking ahead.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
30 July 2025
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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