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
But a wiser course might be to emphasize a kind of counter-nostalgia, reclaiming a mythic past for the forces of tolerance and democratic generosity.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Taylor definitely seems the type to roll deep, bridesmaid-wise.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
Talent-wise, the Socceroos were unfancied to make it out of Group D, but set the tone early with a shock win over Turkey that highlighted their threat on the break.
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Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Component-wise, this will dominate productivity and content creation on the go, with a potent Intel Core Ultra 7 processor paired with 32GB of RAM.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wise
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Taylor definitely seems the type to roll deep, bridesmaid-wise.
—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
Talent-wise, the Socceroos were unfancied to make it out of Group D, but set the tone early with a shock win over Turkey that highlighted their threat on the break.
—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Component-wise, this will dominate productivity and content creation on the go, with a potent Intel Core Ultra 7 processor paired with 32GB of RAM.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wise
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
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The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
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After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
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Shirts tied to a specific tour, an album release or a now-defunct venue tend to be the most desirable.
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Such qualities might be unobjectionable, even desirable, in and of themselves, but their ubiquitous appearance across the internet has turned them into instant design clichés.
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Berries, given their naturally tiny nature, are a super cute choice.
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The pair have to find their friends (JJ included) which leads to a cute game of peekaboo.
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From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
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The vines work hard to take root, and from their struggle come wines that are bold, aromatic, and uniquely Croatian.
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Her perspective pushed his team to review their risk management, not because anything was broken, but because Louise's sharp, insightful questions brought a new perspective.
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Unfortunately, the juggling of storylines ends up being more schematic than insightful.
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Earlier that day, during breakfast below juniper and olive trees at hotel restaurant Gli Olivastri, all-knowing maître d Claudio, who moved to Sardinia in 1989, divulged a few of his favorite swimming spots in La Maddalena.
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Black comedy is among the hardest tones to nail, and if there was a single knowing wink from the actors or even a soupçon of exaggeration in the execution, the whole thing could simply become too tiresomely antic to be actually funny.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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Taylor Swift wedding security ramps up Amidst the barricades already set up, additional officers, units and tactical personnel are expected around the venue.
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“Wise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wise. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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