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
Best Hotels & Resorts El Encanto Perched above Santa Barbara with sweeping ocean views, El Encanto is a refined hideaway known for discreet luxury and timeless California elegance.
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The device’s management options include hacker prevention, password protection and a VPN pass-through for discreet browsing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The 35-island archipelago includes some of the Caribbean’s most coveted hideaways, from the famously discreet Mustique to the soulful Bequia to the ultra-luxe Canouan.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
From loud and glam to chill and discreet, light pink nails are this January's it-color.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
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Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The device’s management options include hacker prevention, password protection and a VPN pass-through for discreet browsing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The 35-island archipelago includes some of the Caribbean’s most coveted hideaways, from the famously discreet Mustique to the soulful Bequia to the ultra-luxe Canouan.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
From loud and glam to chill and discreet, light pink nails are this January's it-color.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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Caterpillar’s intelligent product lineup spans core construction and earthmoving equipment, along with connected site systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Conversely, if these foundations can be reinforced, even partially, the intelligent age may yet fulfil its promise of progress.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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Placing your carbon monoxide detector in the proper location can alert you to dangerous levels of the invisible gas, which is unfortunately more likely to occur with the use of personal space heaters.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Underground cultures exist outside mainstream radars, which can render entrance points virtually invisible to the more traditional.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But trading volumes remain low, with investors remaining cautious about the impact of lower oil prices, government spending cuts, and the outlook for corporate earnings.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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But once the horrible pol is gone, stronger but more cautious candidates emerge.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Castillo’s family hard work has not gone unnoticed.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the medical center, Cryptic pregnancies are rare, with studies suggesting about 1 in 475 pregnancies go unnoticed until about 20 weeks gestation, while about 1 in 2,500 pregnancies go unnoticed until delivery.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Picking up the fifth-year options for quarterbacks is generally accepted to be fiscally prudent.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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This is a man who, throughout his long public and political life, has seldom been associated with such descriptors as modest, prudent or vulnerable.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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One trend that has gained traction is the use of low-profile, unobtrusive structures that prioritize the land over the building.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The spinner is smooth, unobtrusive, and quiet — offering a small, thoughtful moment of focus without drawing attention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With funding from the American Field Service, Cowley began graduate studies in French literature at the University of Montpellier, returning to Paris regularly for doses of Surrealism, Dadaism, and judicious debauch.—
Vince Passaro,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Drizzle with a judicious amount of chili oil (or pass chili oil at the table and have diners drizzle on the hot stuff to suit their taste).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
24 Nov. 2025
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Acetone is effective, but Verzini stresses that it should always be tested in an inconspicuous area first before applying it to the nail polish.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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To remove discoloration from the dye in a colored candle, test one of these cleaners in an inconspicuous spot before treating the stain.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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