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
Measurements could then be done several meters away from the signal source, enabling discreet and non-invasive detection.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Graham Norton is usually pretty discreet with stories about guests that grace his famous red sofa, but the Irish presenter has made an exception for Mark Wahlberg.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
But what sets Starkey apart is developing a product that can be worn for more hours of the day and something that’s more discreet.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Some experts pointed out that, while public pressure campaigns are unusual, there have been occasional instances of discreet self-advocacy among Nobel Peace Prize hopefuls.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Graham Norton is usually pretty discreet with stories about guests that grace his famous red sofa, but the Irish presenter has made an exception for Mark Wahlberg.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
But what sets Starkey apart is developing a product that can be worn for more hours of the day and something that’s more discreet.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Some experts pointed out that, while public pressure campaigns are unusual, there have been occasional instances of discreet self-advocacy among Nobel Peace Prize hopefuls.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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The latest entry, 2023's Galactic Civilizations IV, has the most sophisticated AI of the lot, making your allies and enemies feel more real, and more intelligent.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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That kind of emotionally intelligent way of working was not seen as one of the old Victoria’s Secret’s strong points.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Not only the literal stages of places like the Gaiety or the Apollo Sauna, but the invisible stage that forms when strangers agree to inhabit the same risk and the same desire.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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An annoying, biker beast blasted out of my bowels onto the page and became the not-so-invisible embodiment of my disease.—
David Soren,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, owners should also be cautious of potential dangers and hazards of outdoor adventures, as this pet parent learned from the dog's frightful fall.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hiring has ground to nearly a halt, which could partly reflect a more cautious approach by many firms in the wake of the uncertainty created by the higher tariffs.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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That work ethic hasn’t gone unnoticed by his Warriors teammates and coaches.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, their apparent preference for wearing Stone Island has not gone unnoticed.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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That said, Gordon believes the sale announced by Tucker, who was promoted from Jack in the Box chief financial officer to CEO on March 31, is a prudent one.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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During my previous time on the board, my fellow members and I practiced prudent fiscal management that consistently extended the life of levies far beyond their original three-year term, some lasting as long as nine years.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Keeping your centerpieces low and unobtrusive is a dinner party must to allow conversation to flow.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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The engine and transmission are unobtrusive.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His recommendation directly contradicts the current medical consensus that judicious Tylenol use in pregnancy remains safe.—
Edith Bracho-Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bauer, an epidemiologist at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, and her team called for more judicious use of the drug until the science is settled.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Look for products with one or more of those ingredients, and always test first on a small, inconspicuous area to ensure your carpet won’t be damaged or stained.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the lab, his team is developing better, more flexible, and inconspicuous patches to monitor health metrics—think Band-Aid-like patches embedded with sophisticated sensors that can pick up deeper vibrations from the opening and closing of valves in the heart, for example.—
Alice Park,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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