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
With such a standout dress, the only move is to wear relatively discreet jewelry.
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Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Actresses from Lauren Bacall to Marlene Dietrich to Claudette Colbert stopped in, socializing with rock stars and politicians before retreating to unusually large rooms protected by an unusually discreet staff.
—Ben Ryder Howe, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Compared to other hotels this feels much more discreet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
This is intentional, as the hotel—founded, owned, and fashioned by Robert De Niro—serves as a discreet hideout for stars passing through the city for film festival press junkets and industry negotiations.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
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Ana Serrano, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Actresses from Lauren Bacall to Marlene Dietrich to Claudette Colbert stopped in, socializing with rock stars and politicians before retreating to unusually large rooms protected by an unusually discreet staff.
—Ben Ryder Howe, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Compared to other hotels this feels much more discreet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
This is intentional, as the hotel—founded, owned, and fashioned by Robert De Niro—serves as a discreet hideout for stars passing through the city for film festival press junkets and industry negotiations.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
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And was obviously very talented and very intelligent to do so serious and self-critical work, which was really a breakthrough in this field.—
Mariel Carr,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Also this week, Blank Street is opening bigger stores, Chipotle has a shockingly intelligent chat bot on its website, and more.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Studies show the online dating space is less welcoming for Black women willing to try it — experiences include misogynoir, racial fetishes and microaggressions, in addition to biased dating app algorithms that leave many feeling invisible, less desirable and lonely.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The idea of weaponizing invisible characters isn’t new.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2026
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With multiple players coming back from injury — as well as a questionable turf field — the Current opted to take a cautious approach.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lee says Everpure’s initial approach to generative AI was fairly cautious after the launch of ChatGPT, as the company wanted to take time to set up governance protocols around data privacy and security.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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But scientists have only tuned into this music of the spheres for about a decade, thanks to sophisticated observatories that were custom-built to pick up these reverberations—gravitational waves—which ripple otherwise unnoticed through the fabric of spacetime.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Inside the room of Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, there were plenty of enthralling moments that didn't make the cut or nearly went unnoticed.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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In regular times, these could be seen as prudent security measures for high-profile flyers or simply good customer service for some of the airlines’ best customers.—
Patricia Murphy,
AJC.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Prudent warning Adam Dean, a political scientist who researches labor conditions at the George Washington University and has studied California’s heat illness regulations, said issuing the advisory was a prudent move because an off-season heat event can be more dangerous.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The interviews themselves are informative, but unobtrusive, and the while intimate footage of Frazier and Reynolds’ personal lives paints a slightly wider picture of their circumstances, their moods in the aftermath of their unfortunate digital breakthroughs is kept largely at an arm’s length.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cozy Sheet Set Noisy prints are unlikely to have a place in a minimalist home, but Brooklinen’s 270-thread-count sheet sets keep patterns quiet thanks to muted tones and unobtrusive motifs.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The white-hot Texas economy may have recently cooled, but one of North America’s largest banks still sees significant upside and is advising business leaders to take a more judicious approach in the current economic climate.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Homebuyers will just need to be more judicious in their approach.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Always test in an inconspicuous area before using.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tidy up visible areas while leaving inconspicuous areas as pollinator-friendly spaces.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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