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
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Operation Bounce House follows Oliver Lewis, a colonist on the planet New Sonora, who leads a simple life on his family ranch, playing with his band and tending to his family's selection of intelligent agriculture bots.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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These earbuds feature intelligent noise control, which removes up to twice as much background noise as previous AirPods models.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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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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Teams tend to be especially cautious with injuries this time of year.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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With such long-term uncertainty, customers are rightly cautious about parting with their money.—
Jo Causon,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Downtown's historic gem As tourists wander by in search of cowboy boots and a beer, the 1820s-era building at 104 Fifth Ave S. often goes unnoticed.—
Alessia Sandala,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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That rudeness did not go unnoticed, and on Swag, Justin is still airing out their arguments.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Adding another inside linebacker or two would be prudent, and Michigan has players on the board who could fill that need.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Further, the company has been prudent in allocating its resources towards innovation and marketing focused on its flagship product, unlike big conglomerates who despite having deep pockets are unable to focus on a particular niche.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Guests enter unobtrusive double doors from the street and walk past a long hallway, passing a wine wall and an attractive counter display of fresh vegetables and fish that appear to have just been caught.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Every scene and gag plays out in noncommittal fashion, with an unmoving, unobtrusive camera capturing stilted compositions.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Consider the judicious swapping of a line from Percy Bysshe Shelley for a line from C. Louis Leipoldt.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 July 2025
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In a working building, often the best option is a judicious simulacrum.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
10 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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