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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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
Trimlight’s system operates on low-voltage 12V power, delivering energy-efficient performance while maintaining a clean, discreet appearance during daylight hours.
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Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Quiet and discreet, the hotel is steps away from the gleaming dome of the State House, Boston Common, and the Freedom Trail.
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Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
Today, Nemahsis stylishly wears a dark brown scarf on her head with large earrings and discreet makeup for a natural vibe.
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Michael Hollett,
SPIN,
14 June 2026
Even so, many professional baseball players smoked cigarettes into the 1970s, while the more discreet practice of chewing tobacco persisted longer.
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Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discreet
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Quiet and discreet, the hotel is steps away from the gleaming dome of the State House, Boston Common, and the Freedom Trail.
—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
Today, Nemahsis stylishly wears a dark brown scarf on her head with large earrings and discreet makeup for a natural vibe.
—
Michael Hollett,
SPIN,
14 June 2026
Even so, many professional baseball players smoked cigarettes into the 1970s, while the more discreet practice of chewing tobacco persisted longer.
—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discreet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
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The human brain is the ultimate existence proof that intelligent systems that are vastly more energy-efficient than today’s AI are physically possible.
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It was revered for its intelligent satire of modern society and materialism, providing sight gags and slapstick humor for kids while proving relatable for young adults learning to navigate life.
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And public health is so invisible.
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There, on May 29, Sojourner Truth delivered a legendary speech that called on attendees to reject the racial and gender biases used to limit her place in society and to defy a status quo that devalued her as a Black woman and treated her as invisible and expendable.
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Berkeley adopted a more cautious approach.
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The data also points to a more cautious approach to automation than much of the AI industry’s messaging might suggest.
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For perpetrators, upskirting is a crime committed in seconds, often unnoticed.
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This launch coincides with widespread, often unnoticed, AI integration by Google and OpenAI into business tools.
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
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David might be the most influential yet unobtrusive trailblazer the Canadian team has ever had.
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Otherwise, the Fitbit Air is the better value for most people interested in a screenless, unobtrusive health-tracking experience.
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The bottom line Borrowers need to be judicious in their mortgage rate approach as the June Fed meeting looms.
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Patton’s judicious use of effects and vocal timbres maximizes the Avetts’ various mise-en-scène atmospheres.
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There are no insecticides that will control the larva of this inconspicuous grayish-brown moth.
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Szabo, an otherwise inconspicuous former bureaucrat, helped to unite two distinct networks with overlapping ambitions.
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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