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wisest

  • superlative
    of wise.
    wise
    adjective
    having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.

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Just because Minneapolis and Hennepin County can refuse to cooperate, does it follow that refusing cooperation is the wisest course of action?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026

If those aren’t the wisest words for Latinos to embrace for the coming year, I’m not sure what is.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025

As someone who entered a career in music journalism in the 2000s, I might not be the wisest voice to turn to for financial advice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2025

Among the wisest of Coop’s early introspections considers the way that the race to acquire status symbols makes you lose sight of the things that once mattered.

From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2025

‘As yet I have been unable to decide just what is the wisest course,’ he said carefully.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers