horse sense

noun

Definition of horse sensenext
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters pure horse sense should tell you it's dangerous to play with matches

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Recent Examples of horse sense His words of wisdom are tinged with wit and old-fashioned horse sense. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2024 But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls. — Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Jan. 2023 Anheuser-Busch will have to see how viewers react to its latest ad to determine if consumers think the Clydesdales still present good horse sense or represent a horse of a different color. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026 In an age when Hollywood’s highest-profile parent-child relationship is that between Britney Spears and her father, what could be more refreshing than the homespun horse sense of the Howard boys? — Peter Tonguette, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2021 Back in 2011, Daniels, a former Bush White House official and two-term Indiana governor known for his conservative horse sense and low-key manner, passed on a White House run and went on to accept the Purdue presidency. — Frederick Hess, Forbes, 16 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horse sense
  1. prudence
  2. wisdom
  3. sense
  4. common sense
  5. wit
  6. policy
Noun
  • But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
    — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • An astonishing wealth of information and wisdom has been bequeathed to us.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Your experiences and words of wisdom will be shared in installments of the newsletter.
    — Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 8 July 2026
Definition of wisdom
Noun
  • Through Latin and early Christian usage, the word took on its modern sense of an evil supernatural spirit.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The spiritual economy is not necessarily about outright faith, but rather ritual, emotion and a sense of agency.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of sense
Noun
  • Like me, Sims grew up in a community shaped by common sense, history, and cultural norms.
    — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The ingredients are common sense, not being a crook and having a great client.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of common sense
Noun
  • With wit and élan Amitav Ghosh explores India’s own reincarnation as a democracy, brilliant societies emerging from tangled layers of the postcolonial era.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Armed with endless grit and razor-sharp wit, Esperanza is the backbone of the agency and the steady force keeping both Myron and clients in check.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of wit
Noun
  • Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Eligible for a maximum of two four-year terms, the president implements policies within the framework set out by the supreme leader and spearheads Iran’s diplomacy.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of policy

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“Horse sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20sense. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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