as in logical
based on sound reasoning or information
the commonsense interpretation of this so-called mysterious sighting
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
common sense should tell you not to meet face-to-face with someone who is just an online acquaintance
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Recent Examples of commonsense
Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Dollars and common sense — Coach Prime’s been good for business (ticket sales, donations, merchandise, national media presence, etc.) from Day 1, a ratings draw whether the Buffs were 4-8 (in ’23) or 9-4 (in ’24).
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
The age of common sense crypto is here.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Last month’s historic Supreme Court ruling underlines that assertion, moving it from the realm of common sense and common humanity into law.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
News News Experts say common sense and communication are key.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Dollars and common sense — Coach Prime’s been good for business (ticket sales, donations, merchandise, national media presence, etc.) from Day 1, a ratings draw whether the Buffs were 4-8 (in ’23) or 9-4 (in ’24).
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
The age of common sense crypto is here.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Last month’s historic Supreme Court ruling underlines that assertion, moving it from the realm of common sense and common humanity into law.
—Raymond Pierce, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonsense
Adjective
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One person’s logical process might be another person’s roadblock.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But Robert John’s path on the charts had never exactly been a logical one.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Otherwise, there needs to be prudence, since the Heat are poised to potentially get back in the cap-space race in the 2026 offseason, when the contracts of Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier come off the books.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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What critics of interventionism have historically sought is prudence in foreign affairs—avoiding unnecessary wars while ensuring the protection of core national interests.—
Andrew Latham,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the new policy changes should be done more deliberately, with public input, a clear communication strategy and reasonable timeline, the AARP explained in the letter.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ars wrote more about why this is a reasonable path forward last September.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But investors are clearly not convinced by the wisdom of Trump’s plan.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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On one hand, of course these outsiders view Thailand as an escape, a playground, an exotic land full of ancient foreign wisdom lost to Western civilizations.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Spectators got wind of the sensible footwear concealed by the Fiesta finery and began demanding to see the shoes.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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The only sensible pathway to being an AI Continent would be to promise that AI innovation is the highest priority.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Our people have a horse sense for what good work is.—
Beth Greenfield,
Fortune,
1 July 2024
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His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2024
Adjective
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Rajula Srivastava, for contributions in harmonic analysis and analytic number theory, including contributions to the problem of counting rational points near smooth manifolds.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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The individual leader faces a prisoner's dilemma where the rational choice for personal advancement conflicts with the collective interest.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Commonsense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonsense. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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