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
Many corporate leaders were discreet about their new policies, sharing them internally and barely acknowledging their existence when the press made inquiries.
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Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Guests of the hotel will be privy to a rare Venetian welcome and will begin their journey by private boat and will enter the venue through a 15th-century Gothic portal on the canal or through a discreet doorway into the Santa Fosca secret garden.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
So & So’s – Romer Hotel, Hell’s Kitchen, NYC
How to access: Look for the discreet blue door inside the Romer Hotel lobby.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The original Starlight headliner owes its existence to a customer who wanted a discreet lighting that would enable them to read the newspaper at night without distracting their driver.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
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Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Guests of the hotel will be privy to a rare Venetian welcome and will begin their journey by private boat and will enter the venue through a 15th-century Gothic portal on the canal or through a discreet doorway into the Santa Fosca secret garden.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
So & So’s – Romer Hotel, Hell’s Kitchen, NYC
How to access: Look for the discreet blue door inside the Romer Hotel lobby.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The original Starlight headliner owes its existence to a customer who wanted a discreet lighting that would enable them to read the newspaper at night without distracting their driver.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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The war in Ukraine is creating high pressure innovation in intelligent drones and swarms.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These are dynamic, intelligent, very witty women that can use their words in arguments.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The invisible spray, which covers around 80 to 110 square feet, costs $119 on the Rainworks company website; the stencils range from around $5 to $30.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Beyond its visual beauty, the light bridge also provides a valuable probe of dark matter, the invisible substance believed to make up roughly 80% of the universe's mass.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Be cautious when corresponding with unfamiliar accounts.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rules were unclear, most people didn't understand the technology, and money flowing into the space was cautious.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This guide breaks down the current average monthly costs for internet service, explains what drives those prices up and uncovers hidden fees that often go unnoticed.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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As doors to Kentucky classrooms open for the new school year, many students will arrive with various barriers to their success that are sometimes obvious but other times go unnoticed.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hope alone isn’t prudent in the pursuit of a playoff spot or division title.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Stars win, no matter how prudent the finances are with the overall roster.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The design is thoughtful and unobtrusive, the app works well, the LEDs are plenty bright and the RS 1000 is a truly useful piece of cycling tech.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The police department provided ample but unobtrusive assistance throughout the event.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the Dolphins must still be judicious with Daniels.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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The Padres didn’t get a chance to be that judicious against left-hander Cristopher Sánchez in the nightcap.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Always spot-test cleaning with the sponge in an inconspicuous area first Read the product's directions before use.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Publicity is the last thing Iran’s Jews need: Their entire survival strategy has been to lead the most inconspicuous lives possible—and news of detentions is more attention than the community wants.—
Roya Hakakian,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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