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
Icons of the era—Pamela Anderson, Claudia Schiffer, and pop stars like Britney Spears, Madonna, and members of the Spice Girls—popularized long sculpted nails, with designs and shades that were anything but discreet.
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Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
The Duke of Sussex's press team and the king's director of communications were photographed having a discreet meeting at a private members' club in July.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Place one on an entry table or shelf, or even tuck a small tray into a cubby in a storage bench for a discreet option.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
The interiors feature open-plan living areas with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, anchored by a dual-island chef’s kitchen with Miele built-ins, plus a discreet secondary prep kitchen with a Wolf range and walk-in pantry.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
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Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
The Duke of Sussex's press team and the king's director of communications were photographed having a discreet meeting at a private members' club in July.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Place one on an entry table or shelf, or even tuck a small tray into a cubby in a storage bench for a discreet option.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
The interiors feature open-plan living areas with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, anchored by a dual-island chef’s kitchen with Miele built-ins, plus a discreet secondary prep kitchen with a Wolf range and walk-in pantry.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
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Ultimately, when used thoughtfully, AI can be not only a governance tool but also a catalyst for a more intelligent, inclusive and resilient corporate future.—
Michael Hilb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now there’s a new high-tech member of that team ready to weigh in on just what Ralph Lauren fashion is as Ask Ralph relaunches Tuesday as an artificially intelligent shopping experience on the brand’s app.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Although this is a common diagnosis, its symptoms can be invisible and interfere with everyday activities like dining out and shopping.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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And in sport, where the thinnest of margins always matter, recognizing the invisible might be one of your most visible acts of leadership.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The duo have been cautious in their classification, allowing for the possibility that a torus of material could be behind the observations.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But being cautious doesn’t mean ignoring the risks.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bassini totes around point-and-shoot cameras, lately a Yashica T4 or Contax T2, that are compact enough to go unnoticed in his pocket but draw a nostalgic reaction from models and actors.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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This is systemic underutilization—a quiet drain on workforce ROI that can go unnoticed for months, even years.—
Heidi Farris,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Some decisions are prudent, such as the Las Vegas Raiders to defeat the New England Patriots at a nice underdog price.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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These nations have lowered taxes, reduced the size of the state and generally been fiscally prudent with sustainable debt/GDP levels – and their growth rates reflect these prudent decisions.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s meant to be as small and unobtrusive as possible, while still offering 80% of the capacity of the company’s larger models like the Big+Quiet.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Upgrades such as smart sensors, dimmable settings and pole-free configurations maximize playability while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive visual environment.—
Scott Miller,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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As this is a smaller toy and one with judicious amounts of diecast in the joints, this should make for a very good rendition of this classic mecha from Metal Gear Solid.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But be judicious about application and follow the label instructions because these products kill beneficial bugs, too.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 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,
9 Sep. 2025
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That display provides basic info like the time, radio, weather, and speed while managing to remain both inconspicuous and beautiful.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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