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
After being on the United States women's national team (USWNT) for some time, Rapinoe began a discreet romance with team leader Abby Wambach — who was five years her senior at the time.
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Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 20 June 2025
The researchers are working on making a more comfortable and discreet version for everyday use.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Glass sliders open the living area and release it to a discreet gallery walkway leading the new wing.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
There is a discreet sign in the room warning of snakes.
—Hala Alyan
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
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Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 20 June 2025
The researchers are working on making a more comfortable and discreet version for everyday use.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Glass sliders open the living area and release it to a discreet gallery walkway leading the new wing.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
There is a discreet sign in the room warning of snakes.
—Hala Alyan
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for discreet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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Lucy’s colleagues refer to men like him—tall, handsome, in finance, intelligent, urbane—as unicorns.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Celebrate intelligent risk-taking, not just polished outcomes.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) don't just manage disease outbreaks or approve new treatments—they're the invisible safety net beneath our health system.—
Kristen Waggoner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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One generation’s gift to the next—a modern iteration of an ancient sky ritual held in the darkest hours—to sustain communion with the oldest cosmic light, rendering the invisible visible for everyone to see.—
Michael Jones McKean,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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The prospect of higher inflation even as present data looks mild has led to a staredown between the Fed, which has advocated for a cautious approach on cutting interest rates in case tariffs do worsen inflation, and Trump, who has aggressively called for big cuts.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Fire officials warn the public to be cautious and clean up debris around homes as the warmer months bring out more rattlesnakes.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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This undervaluation has not gone unnoticed by savvy investors, such as the Oracle of Omaha.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Finally, the emotional weight of a personal injury case often goes unnoticed and can lead to constant stress from not knowing what the next day will look like.—
Mark Berookim,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Banning any emulsifiers that might be found to cause serious harm would be prudent, but then foods that contain them would have to be reformulated—a costly, time-consuming endeavor.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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The trade Given these risks, hedging is prudent for investors with significant tech exposure, particularly those concerned about short-term volatility.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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The aesthetic leans toward modern and unobtrusive, fitting neatly into a professional desktop setup without drawing attention.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
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Duluth, Minnesota, has installed effective and unobtrusive signs at each beach entrance next to a garbage receptacle.—
John Michael Pierobon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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The design contributions are more notable for their judicious neutrality than any conspicuous style, though Chiara Costanza’s original score adds another atypical flavor.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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This makes seasoning a bit difficult to maintain, and requires some attention and judicious use of an infrared thermometer to monitor griddle temps.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
14 June 2025
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Look for products with one or more of those ingredients, and always test first on a small, inconspicuous area to ensure your carpet won’t be damaged or stained.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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There’s much national interest in what would ordinarily be an inconspicuous case of a Broward County man charged with voting illegally.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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