as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a discerning critic of modern art
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1
as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
barely able to discern the garden gate through the mist
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2
as in differentiating
to understand or point out the difference in
too young to discern between right and wrong
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3
as in understanding
to have a clear idea of
we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark
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Recent Examples of discerning
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Audiences are more discerning than ever due to oversaturation.
—Jenna Guarneri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
The private jet use marketplace is competitive, and the customers are discerning.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Savvy Mercury also entered Virgo on Sept. 2, polishing our communication while inspiring a more discerning approach to our exchanges and immediate surroundings.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Audiences are more discerning than ever due to oversaturation.
—Jenna Guarneri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Now in its 17th year, The Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout offers discerning gastronomes the chance to savor exceptional fare in a spirited atmosphere.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
The private jet use marketplace is competitive, and the customers are discerning.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discerning
Adjective
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The initial idea was Woltemade and Yoane Wissa would dovetail minutes wise, with the former Brentford striker expected to start more often in the short term to allow the German a period to acclimatise.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And speaking of which, Christmas is right around the corner, and we parents are already stretched thin budget-wise.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Signs hint at a seasonal shift Forecasters are noticing early signs that the atmosphere is starting to behave more like fall than summer.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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But then, other passengers started noticing him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These differentiating numbers are due to how the two organizations track book bans.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the cohosts getting into memorable spats over Harris' bid for the presidency, during a pre-2024 election interview on the show in October of last year, Harris responded to one of Hostin's questions that inquired about differentiating herself from President Biden's policies.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While most of these asteroids pose little threat, understanding their trajectories is crucial for assessing potential impact probabilities.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Experts called the findings critical to understanding autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, a prudent President would have stayed silent.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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And for a program run by a nation-state or a billionaire that doesn't want to have a rocket blow up, this is prudent.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Health inspectors closed the Southeast Asian restaurant after spotting several live adult and juvenile German cockroaches in areas including under sinks.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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With a little awareness and the right tools, spotting and avoiding these scams becomes much easier.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And investors have a hard time in the middle of this excitement, distinguishing between the good ideas and the bad ideas.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The key is distinguishing between deal-breakers and workable differences.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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For the first 330 days, Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life, not knowing he was executed on day 328.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That dominance, with Chapman often waiting in the wings, gave Cora the advantage of managing seven-inning games, knowing any lead was likely safe over the final two frames.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Discerning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discerning. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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