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
Behind a discreet alley entrance on Trinity St., a beacon of red and white light reveals a Tijuana-style taqueria.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Kristyn Ivey, a KonMari consultant and home stylist at For the Love of Tidy, previously recommended this discreet storage solution to SELF, noting that some of its key features happen to be rather shoe-friendly.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 June 2025
The company is discreet, but their influence is far-reaching.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Long favored by Athenian elites, the island has drawn Greece’s old-money families and discreet international jet-setters who’ve been coming for generations.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 30 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Best Storage Bench: The Container Store Lotus Bamboo Storage Bench
Kristyn Ivey, a KonMari consultant and home stylist at For the Love of Tidy, previously recommended this discreet storage solution to SELF, noting that some of its key features happen to be rather shoe-friendly.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 June 2025
The company is discreet, but their influence is far-reaching.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Long favored by Athenian elites, the island has drawn Greece’s old-money families and discreet international jet-setters who’ve been coming for generations.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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Operation Bounce House follows Oliver Lewis, a colonist on the planet New Sonora, who leads a simple life on his family ranch, playing with his band and tending to his family's selection of intelligent agriculture bots.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Although not specifically marketed as a pet camera, the Eufy E220 is a budget-friendly indoor home security camera packed with typically more high-end features, including remote pan and tilt, sharp 2K video footage, automatic motion tracking, and intelligent motion and sound detection.—
Cierra Cowan July 11,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Health is the invisible infrastructure beneath every board-level priority.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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For her, honoring that invisible thread of girlhood was at the heart of it all.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Be cautious using public Wi-Fi Avoid logging into accounts on public Wi-Fi or always use a VPN.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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But regulators have been skeptical and taken a cautious approach.—
Josh Funk,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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Either way, these conversations reveal strengths that otherwise go unnoticed and let your team know their growth is on your radar, even if a formal opportunity isn’t open yet.—
Beth Forester,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Until now, there was no centralized system in place to prevent double billing, which enabled overpayments to go unnoticed.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Compliance Simplified One can interpret the intention behind ASC 820 as aiding prudent investment decision making by increasing consistency, transparency and comparability in financial reporting.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In accordance with the new laws that went into effect on July 1, condominium association directors are now able to use their best efforts with community reserve funds to make prudent investment decisions.—
L. Chere Trigg,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Noisy prints are unlikely to have a place in a minimalist home, but Brooklinen’s 270-thread-count sheet sets keep patterns quiet thanks to muted tones and unobtrusive motifs.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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In this arrangement, the Kremlin retains control, and most Russians can go about their business, provided that their business is unobtrusive.—
MICHAEL KIMMAGE,
Foreign Affairs,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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In a working building, often the best option is a judicious simulacrum.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 July 2025
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Consider the judicious swapping of a line from Percy Bysshe Shelley for a line from C. Louis Leipoldt.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 July 2025
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Publicity is the last thing Iran’s Jews need: Their entire survival strategy has been to lead the most inconspicuous lives possible—and news of detentions is more attention than the community wants.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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Keeping a spray bottle of all-purpose cleaner along with a clean, dry cloth hidden away in the bath can make quick (inconspicuous) work of your mid-party touch-up.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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