1
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
we'll rely on your discretion in handling this accusation of cheating
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as in option
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion
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as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
in that job you'll be expected to show discretion and act like a professional at all times
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Recent Examples of discretion
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Vox Creative, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
This enforcement discretion is aimed at supporting entities actively working toward full compliance.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Legal experts say the decision highlights a growing trend of judicial deference to executive branch discretion in immigration matters.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is only the 37th director to receive the distinguished honor, awarded at the discretion of current and past DGA presidents, in the Guild’s 88-year history.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Vox Creative, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
This enforcement discretion is aimed at supporting entities actively working toward full compliance.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Legal experts say the decision highlights a growing trend of judicial deference to executive branch discretion in immigration matters.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Academy Award-winning filmmaker is only the 37th director to receive the distinguished honor, awarded at the discretion of current and past DGA presidents, in the Guild’s 88-year history.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
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But silence in the face of existential danger isn’t wisdom or prudence.Jonathan Zimmerman, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees have quickly shifted gears and are moving forward with enthusiasm and prudence.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In North America, the larger 3.5-liter engine is expected to be the better option but fuel economy will suffer slightly.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Double-zip Backpack 22L $98 $59 at Lululemon For those in need of a new carry-on, this backpack is a great option.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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Where other series in its genre tend to showcase strong female characters breaking free of sexist restraints, Prophecy shows how its women leads use discrimination and subjugation to their advantage.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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But both Turkey, a member of NATO, and Israel are American allies, putting the U.S. in a position to broker negotiations and urge restraint.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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So much to be thankful for in our lives: our health, our wisdom, our family.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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The internal wisdom that makes accurate decisions in small amounts of time comes from pattern recognition based on business experience.Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Joggers: $40 Gymshark is a popular choice among gym enthusiasts.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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The tools are here, the momentum is unstoppable, and the choice is ours.Jon Helgi Egilsson, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The winners in each discipline of the Street Style Pro will earn automatic invites to X Games Aspen 2025, making for an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming athletes.Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Here are other compelling new reads of the past week Trump lacks discipline and a gameplan.David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Most offensive lines embrace that sense of pride that comes with doing the anonymous, dirty work in the trenches, but this Broncos unit has leaned in as a group tasked with clearing running lanes for Jeanty despite suffering multiple injuries and facing lineup shuffling this season.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Investment researcher Jefferies described the deal as requiring more details and missing a sense of urgency to match the pace of change in the industry.Neil Winton, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).Gary Drenik, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg.com, 7 Feb. 2023
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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