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
There are many discreet areas and each one has been thoughtfully decorated.
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Elevated by fluted panels and a duo of discreet storage drawers, its look is polished enough to nimbly complement non-office settings.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
The pants have a high waist with discreet side pockets.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Dexcom is a leader in the continuous glucose monitor space, which are vital tools for people managing diabetes, offering discreet, wearable sensors that allow users to track their blood sugar levels on a smartphone.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Elevated by fluted panels and a duo of discreet storage drawers, its look is polished enough to nimbly complement non-office settings.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
The pants have a high waist with discreet side pockets.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Dexcom is a leader in the continuous glucose monitor space, which are vital tools for people managing diabetes, offering discreet, wearable sensors that allow users to track their blood sugar levels on a smartphone.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
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Everything about this washer dryer is convenient, including the intelligent dispenser that holds enough detergent and softener for up to 32 loads.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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By automating the most repetitive, time-consuming tasks with intelligent, autonomous AI employees, Artisan is redefining what productivity looks like for go-to-market teams.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not only are the polar regions invisible to astronauts on the International Space Station, but to see them from a spacecraft requires a flight path that isn’t as close to the equator, as is the norm.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Amina had other close friends—studious types, with whom the body became invisible, or irrelevant.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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Dawn Staley, who’s undefeated in NCAA finals, is cautious in taking that fact into consideration.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Those with heart conditions, including a recent heart attack or stroke, should also be cautious about taking medications that contain PDE5 inhibitors.30 The safety and side effects of the ingredients in ExtenZe have not been studied in clinical trials.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Traditional brainstorming methods often lead to linear thinking, while visual techniques—like mind mapping, journey mapping and sketching—help uncover insights that might otherwise go unnoticed.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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And still the new bats might have gone unnoticed by many had Kay, the Yankees’ announcer, not pointed out the bulbous bat of Jazz Chisholm shortly before Chisholm hit a single during the rout of the Brewers a week ago.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Her action was no surprise—judges don’t tend to be well disposed toward efforts to bump them off cases, which is why prudent litigants are wary of making such requests.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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Not all stocks will weather the storm equally, but undervalued, dividend-paying companies—particularly those with strong balance sheets and a track record of prudent capital discipline—are well-positioned to navigate the turbulence.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The stability features were completely unobtrusive and invisible on the run, but footplants felt connected and supported whether striding easily or pushing the pace.—
Jonathan Beverly,
Outside Online,
12 Mar. 2025
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Finally, here's a budget model from TP-Link that delivers surprisingly great 2K video in a compact and unobtrusive package.—
Karl Klockars,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Football Observatory reports that the average transfer fee in the 2022/23 season approximated €4 million—a testament to the economic potential of judicious talent management.—
Priya Oberoi,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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As is often the case with slow-burn horror built on judicious restraint, those climactic events are arguably less effective in their relative explicitness than the preceding unease.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Always test on an inconspicuous area first to be sure.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Our choice clearly isn't the best starting point from which to springboard a camper company specializing in affordable, inconspicuous caravans.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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