discernment
Example Sentences
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For all his acknowledged literary discernment, it is Cowley’s political credulity that has marked his reputation.
The speed at which the 24-hour news cycle mills through the profound and the miscellaneous with little meaningful discernment has pushed young people to look for the truth elsewhere.
“It’s questions about priorities, discernment, judgment and understanding of what is most important to the audience,” Weiss said.
The way to do this is by cultivating discernment through patient observation.
From Los Angeles Times
Artistic discernment is called for when deciding among works as good as these.
From Los Angeles Times
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