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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Together, these agents represent an intelligent, adaptive defense system comparable to the collaboration of a human security operations center, but with the speed and scale of machines.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And his evocation of the specific political environment of pre-war Algeria is an intelligent contemporary expansion on the novel.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
2 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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However, with the growth of social media and consumer advocacy, retailers are being more cautious about communications to prevent backfiring, not only from investors and analysts but from their core customer base.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And then finally, layoffs…If prices rise, consumers grow more cautious.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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This makes recognition easier for them while ensuring your contributions don't go unnoticed.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Among them, unfortunately, are a number of questionable and distracting Mancunian accents from a cast which is, er, mostly not from Manchester—intonations that will likely go unnoticed by American ears, but may be unbearable to some British ones.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
1 Sep. 2025
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But travelers would be prudent to regularly contact Spirit for updates.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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All of that being said, Los Angeles is a notoriously prudent organization, so the Chargers would surely tread carefully in any potential trade discussions for Jennings.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 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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With unobtrusive, yet close and intimate camera work, and with precise editing, we are presented a film that speaks volumes about injustice and integrity.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
23 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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