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
Every work is available for acquisition via discreet QR codes placed beside the art.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Over the years, many famous celebrities have sought privacy here, whether behind stone walls or in discreet waterfront villas.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Organizers will love this option for its versatility and discreet storage that opens and closes for privacy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Silverstein lived in the discreet white-glove condo tower in Midtown starting in the early 1980s, while Campbell scooped up an apartment there from restauranteur Giuseppe Cipriani in 2005 but only lived there until about 2007.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Over the years, many famous celebrities have sought privacy here, whether behind stone walls or in discreet waterfront villas.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Organizers will love this option for its versatility and discreet storage that opens and closes for privacy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Silverstein lived in the discreet white-glove condo tower in Midtown starting in the early 1980s, while Campbell scooped up an apartment there from restauranteur Giuseppe Cipriani in 2005 but only lived there until about 2007.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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An early version of the show was first staged in Seoul in 2015, seven years before the rollout of ChatGPT and the ensuing AI doomsday alarm that platform sparked about the rise of hyper-intelligent robots.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Manta Ray, which is known to be highly intelligent and the largest ray in the ocean, topped a popular vote two years ago to become Florida State College at Jacksonville's new mascot.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
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For another, the other three teammates are rendered practically invisible, despite being a key part of the movie’s ensemble.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Normally, such events are invisible to telescopes, producing only faint ripples in spacetime.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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By contrast Zoox, acquired by Amazon in 2020, has been more cautious and careful to deploy a service on public streets.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Venezuelan players and coaches are incredibly cautious commenting publicly on politics of the country – to do so could draw additional attention to themselves.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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The change didn’t go unnoticed and fans were happy their critical comments were heard by the Big 12 Conference.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cybersecurity threats move at an overwhelming pace—and often go unnoticed.—
Don Aviv,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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Taking that kind of approach to free agency is prudent, understandable, logical and probably smart more often than not.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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It’s been a prudent approach that has led to Denver’s rise from a 5-12 team in 2022 to one that has improved and added at least two victories in every season since, tying a franchise record last year with its 14 wins.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interviews themselves are informative, but unobtrusive, and the while intimate footage of Frazier and Reynolds’ personal lives paints a slightly wider picture of their circumstances, their moods in the aftermath of their unfortunate digital breakthroughs is kept largely at an arm’s length.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cozy Sheet Set Noisy prints are unlikely to have a place in a minimalist home, but Brooklinen’s 270-thread-count sheet sets keep patterns quiet thanks to muted tones and unobtrusive motifs.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the city has amended its encampment cleanup protocols, including the introduction of tent checks using thermal imaging technology and a more judicious use of heavy machinery.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whites from Burgundy generally have a judicious use of oak and the right balance of texture, freshness, and complexity to pair with your favorite dishes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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Before washing, test for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area to avoid any potential damage.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tidy up visible areas while leaving inconspicuous areas as pollinator-friendly spaces.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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