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Recent Examples of discreetly
Netflix uses dark patterns to do this discreetly.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Each bag has an identifier carved discreetly into its interior, a number that is uniquely its own.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s a campus care closet, so students with food insecurity or who maybe just forgot to bring a lunch that day can discreetly get something to eat.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s even a service hatch by the outside door so messages and room service can be delivered discreetly.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Smaller units can discreetly fit into a bathroom, holding a single basket.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The curators supply a historical backdrop, therefore, but discreetly, and without distracting us from Wright’s poetic originality.
—Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
In this bucolic setting, days slip by discreetly engineered by the smart, young staff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The property also became known for its network of private tunnels that allowed guests to move discreetly throughout the resort.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Each bag has an identifier carved discreetly into its interior, a number that is uniquely its own.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s a campus care closet, so students with food insecurity or who maybe just forgot to bring a lunch that day can discreetly get something to eat.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
There’s even a service hatch by the outside door so messages and room service can be delivered discreetly.
—Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Smaller units can discreetly fit into a bathroom, holding a single basket.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The curators supply a historical backdrop, therefore, but discreetly, and without distracting us from Wright’s poetic originality.
—Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
In this bucolic setting, days slip by discreetly engineered by the smart, young staff.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The property also became known for its network of private tunnels that allowed guests to move discreetly throughout the resort.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreetly
Adverb
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On a recent podcast, Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said this is false, that the reorganization is about prudently stewarding taxpayer dollars, not dismantling the agency.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The bill is identical to what the Senate passed but the House sensibly refused to consider during this year’s regular session.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The federal level may be able to offer information and research data; however, regional, state and local governments need to use the information wisely to meet regional and local needs.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Choose your alliances wisely and move with intention.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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Whether those six figures are invested in real estate, stocks, bonds, precious metals or a mix of all four, taking this much money out of your savings account and transferring it elsewhere always needs to be done judiciously.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Large Scale Windows Unless chosen judiciously, art can easily disrupt the clean lines of a minimalist bathroom.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The top candidates in California’s wide-open race for governor took the stage Wednesday night in a Los Angeles debate that began politely but quickly devolved into another raucous clash.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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When her mom politely declined, Heath turned to Press.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Nov. 2025
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If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But perhaps judged by the standards of a more family-friendly, beginner take on the murder mystery, the story’s fairly obvious outcome is a bit more understandable, providing a gentle mystery that all audiences can lightly puzzle over.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Noise level Unfortunately, both models of this product are fairly noisy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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But there are funny people up and down this justifiably adored comedy, with Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams and Sharon Horgan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Vitello could’ve justifiably brought in a pinch-hitter given Bailey’s extended struggles, but Vitello explained that hitting coach Hunter Mense felt good about the matchup of Bailey versus Dreyer.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Discreetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreetly. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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