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
For $2,100 per day, Royal Expression Travels provides an SUV or sedan with a driver at your beck and call to arrange anything from last-minute diamond shopping or rerouting helicopters to a discreet helipad.
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Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Tanha said Mahomes and Kelce specifically requested a private dining room with a discreet entrance.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
There is a big black screen covering one side of the discreet studio space to which I’ve been sent for a meeting with Demna in a suburb of Paris.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 24 June 2025
The new initiative is soliciting donations for groceries, then coordinating purchases and discreet donations for those staying home to avoid ICE.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
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Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Tanha said Mahomes and Kelce specifically requested a private dining room with a discreet entrance.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
There is a big black screen covering one side of the discreet studio space to which I’ve been sent for a meeting with Demna in a suburb of Paris.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 24 June 2025
The new initiative is soliciting donations for groceries, then coordinating purchases and discreet donations for those staying home to avoid ICE.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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This demographic is intelligent, tech-savvy and often more financially empowered than younger consumers.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Killer whales, also known as orcas, are incredibly intelligent apex predators.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Whether in a lab or a bedroom, the unconscious brain often connects ideas in ways our waking selves can’t, delivering sudden insights that feel like inspiration — but are really the reward for deep, often invisible, thought.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The app is invisible and undetectable on the phone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2025
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The prospect of higher inflation even as present data looks mild has led to a staredown between the Fed, which has advocated for a cautious approach on cutting interest rates in case tariffs do worsen inflation, and Trump, who has aggressively called for big cuts.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Fire officials warn the public to be cautious and clean up debris around homes as the warmer months bring out more rattlesnakes.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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This undervaluation has not gone unnoticed by savvy investors, such as the Oracle of Omaha.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Colt’s leadership in a time of profound grief hasn’t gone unnoticed.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
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Banning any emulsifiers that might be found to cause serious harm would be prudent, but then foods that contain them would have to be reformulated—a costly, time-consuming endeavor.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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The trade Given these risks, hedging is prudent for investors with significant tech exposure, particularly those concerned about short-term volatility.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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The aesthetic leans toward modern and unobtrusive, fitting neatly into a professional desktop setup without drawing attention.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
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Duluth, Minnesota, has installed effective and unobtrusive signs at each beach entrance next to a garbage receptacle.—
John Michael Pierobon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Like many former holdouts, Kevin felt that his judicious use of A.I. was more defensible than his peers’ use of it.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The way to do it is with judicious use of strong contrast colours, and that’s exactly what Nike has done here, with those pinks, blues and reds underneath the armpits and down the side of the shorts.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Looking for an option that's more inconspicuous to reapply than engulfing yourself in clouds of perfume?—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
6 July 2025
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There’s also a Zankou Chicken in an inconspicuous shopping plaza.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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