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
Despite its exclusive reputation, Carbon Beach is legally a public beach and there are a few discreet access points tucked between properties (such as the entry at 22126 Pacific Coast Highway).
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
His discreet thumbs-up and Natalie’s happy reaction make for the most earnest moment of the episode.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Some valuable painting owners preferred discreet sales to avoid robbery.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Loro Piana is known for its fine cashmere, fabric innovation and understated styling — but there’s nothing discreet about the Italian brand’s installation at Bergdorf Goodman.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
His discreet thumbs-up and Natalie’s happy reaction make for the most earnest moment of the episode.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Some valuable painting owners preferred discreet sales to avoid robbery.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
Loro Piana is known for its fine cashmere, fabric innovation and understated styling — but there’s nothing discreet about the Italian brand’s installation at Bergdorf Goodman.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discreet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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For the first time, a machine was able to do what only intelligent humans had previously done.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Nov. 2025
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Humans have a much larger neocortex than other animals, relative to body size, and the species with the largest neocortices—elephants, dolphins, gorillas, chimpanzees, dogs—are among the most intelligent.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Why call my own identity invisible?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The invisible primary for president will take place from Tuesday, to a year from Tuesday.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Several prominent business leaders have already voiced cautious optimism, seeing in Mamdani a chance to reset the relationship between City Hall and commerce.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Taking the long view Many finance leaders remain cautious, viewing bitcoin as too volatile—especially recently—compared to traditional assets.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This evidence would not go unnoticed by the courts.—
Andrew Quinio,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Liverpool’s defence was so shaky that even the misfiring attack went unnoticed.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The prudent way forward ought then to be to read today’s many swirling war stories with greater acuity—or even to learn how to write an altogether different story.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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This aligns with research showing that rural social identity predicts skepticism of external experts, illustrating a rural orientation toward prudent distrust.—
Scott R. Schell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The stylish tower design is fairly unobtrusive, while the internal antennas ensure every corner of your home can get online.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Every gardener knows that judicious pruning will revive and energize a plant, which can otherwise end up strangled by its own congested foliage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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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 6 Nov. 2025.
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