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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2
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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3
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
Understanding The Seller Profile Unlike institutional landlords under performance pressure, legacy owners, family offices and private trusts tend to prioritize discretion, tax timing or estate planning in divestment decisions.
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Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Where to Eat For his celebrity clients seeking the holy trinity of ambiance, discretion and gastronomical excellence, De Bonis recommends La Fiaschetta.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
The unanimous court decision issued March 18 in Gardner vs. Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services focused on a narrow question with far-reaching impact: How much discretion do administrative law judges overseeing workers’ compensation claims have in awarding temporary benefits?
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
Where this money comes from is up to the discretion of the universities, with most using conference revenue.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Where to Eat For his celebrity clients seeking the holy trinity of ambiance, discretion and gastronomical excellence, De Bonis recommends La Fiaschetta.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
The unanimous court decision issued March 18 in Gardner vs. Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services focused on a narrow question with far-reaching impact: How much discretion do administrative law judges overseeing workers’ compensation claims have in awarding temporary benefits?
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
Where this money comes from is up to the discretion of the universities, with most using conference revenue.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretion
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But, as stated above with any Kevin Durant possibilities, pick prudence certainly does have to be part of any Heat transaction machinations going forward.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Nonprofit plans, by contrast, often operate under strict reserve requirements, regulatory constraints and cultural norms that prioritize prudence over growth.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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One option was to book more celebrities or care about Instagram followers.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Supporting emails, poems, blog posts, essays, stories, code, and images, Creator Answer offers contextual suggestions and customization options for each type of content.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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After George Floyd was killed in 2020, many police departments across the country banned or restricted the knee-on-neck restraint.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
27 May 2025
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Rickson stages both plays with elegant restraint, arranging just a few bits of furniture in front of a bare brick wall.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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Many family members and friends have offered nuggets of wisdom to my son during his graduation.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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When the residents of Salem last saw Hogestyn, the character he's played since 1986 was imparting some poignant words of wisdom on his grandson, Tate (Leo Howard).—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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Goal of the season This was a choice between Bowen’s superb strike from outside the box against Ipswich and his volley against Forest.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Automating Reputation Management Online reputation drives consumer choice, with 91% looking at online reviews before hiring a contractor.—
Matthew Bentley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Such defensive discipline and intelligent street-smarts have meant that Inzaghi’s side have trailed for just 16 minutes across the whole Champions League campaign — just one per cent of their total time on the pitch.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Currently, the Academy is composed of 19 branches, each representing a specific discipline within the industry, with the newest Production and Technology Branch created in 2023, and the split of the animation feature and shorts in 2024.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Amazon | Steam | Official Website At this point, Elden Ring is well-known for its epic sense of scale, offering players dozens of hours of meticulous exploration, gradual character progression, and unforgiving enemy encounters that require deliberate care and strategy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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June's sometime lover Nick (Max Minghella) was among the casualties, a man who could never commit to any side of the cause finally fell victim to his own sense of survivalism.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Practices like meditation or simply taking a moment to pause before switching tasks, help strengthen networks connected to the prefrontal cortex—the region that is notably involved in planning, inhibition and sustained attention.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 May 2025
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This allows hurricanes to form and sustain longer without inhibition or limiting.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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“Discretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretion. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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