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
To mitigate these concerns and to avoid stigmatizing kids who are freed, the government could suggest a discreet process of demobilization and not publicize its progress immediately.
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Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
The suite also had a little cubby and discreet shelves around the cubicle to store my personal things.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
The 57-year-old ESPN talking head appeared on the April 28 episode of the ABC soap opera as Brick, the discreet everything-man who is often employed by Sonny (Maurice Benard).
—Julia Moore, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Since 2004, under the ownership of music producer Nigel Frieda (best known for his work with English girl group the Sugababes), the village-like compound has quietly evolved into one of Britain’s most discreet creative hubs.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
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Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
The suite also had a little cubby and discreet shelves around the cubicle to store my personal things.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
The 57-year-old ESPN talking head appeared on the April 28 episode of the ABC soap opera as Brick, the discreet everything-man who is often employed by Sonny (Maurice Benard).
—Julia Moore, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Since 2004, under the ownership of music producer Nigel Frieda (best known for his work with English girl group the Sugababes), the village-like compound has quietly evolved into one of Britain’s most discreet creative hubs.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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This type of intelligent power management would mark a departure from Apple's existing Low Power Mode, which applies system-wide restrictions.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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These intelligent adaptations help homeowners effectively reduce their monthly energy expenses.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Baca, who has been leading these workshops since 2011, recalled a moment from one: Everett Cox, a Vietnam War veteran who had kept away from everything military for decades, responded to a prompt of action verbs by expertly stabbing and slashing with an invisible bayonet.—
Dina Litovsky,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Turn your LinkedIn presence from invisible to influential.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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While there's no way to know who will have a reaction to the stings, Suiter says that anyone who carries an Epipen for other stinging insects should be exceptionally cautious.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Younger teammates were cautious to approach him, mindful of his intense dedication to his process and wary of disrupting it.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Researchers believe many cases go unnoticed because the condition is harmless.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
23 May 2025
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The approach works by analyzing energy usage patterns across multiple data points and identifying inefficiencies that might otherwise go unnoticed—especially when left to humans alone.—
David Ly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Washington State's prudent financial governance stands in stark contrast to Washington DC's struggle with fiscal discipline.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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In each case, Simon stresses that best-available player not only is the safest approach but also the most prudent.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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One parent tester gave this purifier high marks for ease of installation, safety, and an unobtrusive style.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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When installed this way, the Scout is nicely unobtrusive.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Beyond tariffs: Be judicious in your expansion plans.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Rays — For years, the Rays have managed to field contending teams through judicious under-the-radar trades by GM Erik Neander despite one of the lowest payrolls in baseball.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Test on an inconspicuous area first though—not all walls are created equal.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2025
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Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 May 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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