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
Inspired by old-fashioned railway carriages, the unit features discreet doors that blend elegantly into the African hardwood veneer.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
The discreet design fits anywhere, including the kitchen or bathroom.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Even so, many professional baseball players smoked cigarettes into the 1970s, while the more discreet practice of chewing tobacco persisted longer.
—Tom Reinsfelder, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Across 9,526 square feet, the home keeps a discreet face from the street, then unfolds over three levels toward gardens, pool and boatshed.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
The discreet design fits anywhere, including the kitchen or bathroom.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Even so, many professional baseball players smoked cigarettes into the 1970s, while the more discreet practice of chewing tobacco persisted longer.
—Tom Reinsfelder, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Across 9,526 square feet, the home keeps a discreet face from the street, then unfolds over three levels toward gardens, pool and boatshed.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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In an age of intelligent machines, who gets to decide what is orthodox remains one of the most important questions a free society can ask.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Evangeline is an incredibly intelligent, talented, and heart-centered badass with the perfect voice for the project.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Contacts correct vision and filter blue light in one nearly invisible package, while glasses can be worn over existing contacts.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Though largely invisible to the public, infrastructure increasingly determines America’s economic competitiveness.—
Gregg Herrin,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Katz was cautious about the European enthusiasm.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Some analysts are even more cautious.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The miracle of flight itself goes unnoticed, as even daytime travelers draw their shades.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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No interaction went unnoticed, no conversation was forgotten.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Would taking his advice be prudent or practical?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Otherwise, the Fitbit Air is the better value for most people interested in a screenless, unobtrusive health-tracking experience.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2026
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The service Service in Toronto can be hit or miss, but 1 Hotel’s staff is delightfully solicitous when needed, unobtrusive when not.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The bottom line Borrowers need to be judicious in their mortgage rate approach as the June Fed meeting looms.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Patton’s judicious use of effects and vocal timbres maximizes the Avetts’ various mise-en-scène atmospheres.—
Jason Pettigrew,
SPIN,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Always test any whitening product in an inconspicuous area first and avoid prolonged contact with the surface.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Not all will react the same depending on durability, so proceed with caution and —as always—spot test in an inconspicuous area first.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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