1
as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary
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2
as in invisible
not readily seen or noticed
with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party
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Recent Examples of discreet
But Four Seasons’ brand of discreet service works well in this unabashedly glamorous environment.
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
They're built for casual listeners who want voice control on the move and decent sound in a discreet, in-ear form.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
Casey Cep considers the couple, and argues that their discreet commitment and enduring love is an inspiration.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
But by agreeing to a trade before draft night, Miami could use Golden State’s pick to select a player that another team asks Miami to pick, with a discreet understanding that the player drafted at 20 will be sent along with 2030 and 2032 first-round picks in the days following the draft.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
They're built for casual listeners who want voice control on the move and decent sound in a discreet, in-ear form.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 15 May 2025
Casey Cep considers the couple, and argues that their discreet commitment and enduring love is an inspiration.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
But by agreeing to a trade before draft night, Miami could use Golden State’s pick to select a player that another team asks Miami to pick, with a discreet understanding that the player drafted at 20 will be sent along with 2030 and 2032 first-round picks in the days following the draft.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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By freeing physicians from the need to be behind their computers during appointments, these intelligent assistants enable a more personal and engaging interaction with patients.—
Rakhee Langer,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Designing the Future of AI Artificial intelligence is powering a new generation of tools that combine logic with intelligent action.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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While auras may come from the realm of pseudoscience, all living beings do emit a faint light, invisible to the human eye—one that is extinguished upon death.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Expertise demands lifelong humility, rigor and self-correction, much of it invisible to the public eye.—
Venktesh Ramnath,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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The Chiefs, who have a history of being cautious with their rookies during summer practices, nonetheless had Simmons participate in non-team drills during rookie minicamp last month.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Be cautious not to overuse vinegar in the dishwasher, as the acid can degrade certain rubber components, like gaskets and filters.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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Hocevar has made news in the world of NASCAR through his stellar performances, but his aggressive driving doesn't go unnoticed.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Earlier this week, with the NBA social media landscape slowing down due to a short break in playoff action, Miles Bridges sent out a simple post on X that might’ve gone unnoticed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, consumers are at a loss to know which mental health apps are prudent and useful and which ones are problematic and ought to be avoided.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Creating a more even playing time split could be prudent, but the club must be mindful of Caratini’s health as a 31-year-old who has only twice caught more than 500 innings in a season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The front of the monitor shows a glowing ROG logo that acts as a status indicator (solid for on, blinking for pixel cleaning, etc.) and the bezels are rather unobtrusive.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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One parent tester gave this purifier high marks for ease of installation, safety, and an unobtrusive style.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Beyond tariffs: Be judicious in your expansion plans.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Rays — For years, the Rays have managed to field contending teams through judicious under-the-radar trades by GM Erik Neander despite one of the lowest payrolls in baseball.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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In the far reaches of the 19th arrondissement, next to the sprawling Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, an inconspicuous corner restaurant serving elegantly modern seafood dishes has become one of the hottest places to dine in Paris.—
Eleanor Aldridge,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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But to enable these top-secret missions, the CIA-run airline had to appear inconspicuous to onlookers.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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