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
Lingo is discreet, water-resistant, lasts up to 14 days and does not require charging.
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
While some have a limited number of discreet transactions to examine, others can involve thousands of transactions nationwide.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Both doors open at the B-pillar with discreet door handles, revealing remarkably spacious interiors that should comfortably seat three in the rear.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Their design is also a bit more discreet, for better or worse.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026
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Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
While some have a limited number of discreet transactions to examine, others can involve thousands of transactions nationwide.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Both doors open at the B-pillar with discreet door handles, revealing remarkably spacious interiors that should comfortably seat three in the rear.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Their design is also a bit more discreet, for better or worse.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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When the heavy lifting of data synthesis and standard analysis is supported by intelligent systems, workers are free to elevate their thinking.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Accelerating technological innovation Beyond software development, BYD is also investing heavily in the underlying hardware required for intelligent vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The line’s exact location has been ambiguous and sometimes invisible.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Budgets are decided by Congress, leases by agencies, and major decisions are usually shaped by factors invisible from the outside.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Americans are also increasingly cautious about where sensitive information like health data and financial records rest.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The current government led by Donald Tusk has been more cautious, speaking only about a bigger role in nuclear deterrence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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If a line item that small can briefly imperil the clearest climate record on Earth, how many comparable line items sit on comparable fault lines right now, unnoticed until the next budget cycle finds them?—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Players need to observe their surroundings, picking up on behavioral patterns and the contextual opportunities around them to sneak around unnoticed and set up a Rube Goldberg-style series of events that ultimately end in death.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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This may not be prudent with potential future budget shortfalls already estimated by the state.—
Jeff Kottkamp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Bigger builders can buy land cheaper, handle volatility in materials costs (especially prudent during supply-chain disruptions like tariffs or an oil shock), and offer mortgage-rate buydowns that rivals can’t match.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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The service Service in Toronto can be hit or miss, but 1 Hotel’s staff is delightfully solicitous when needed, unobtrusive when not.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The service is currently funded by ads — some from pharmaceutical and medical device companies — on its app and website, though many of the clinicians interviewed for this article remarked that the ads were either unobtrusive or nonexistent.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Powell, during his time as chair, was especially judicious when questioned about these topics.—
Lucy Bayly,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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But these visual depictions of faith, and of the young protagonist’s inflated self-image, are also strengthened by Clichy’s judicious use of sound.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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The inconspicuous trolley sleeve keeps you organized through security in crowded terminals or on public transit.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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The weight of California case law holds that visual representations can and do outweigh fine-print disclaimers when the visual is prominently displayed and the disclaimer is inconspicuous or inconsistent with the dominant message.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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