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Recent Examples of discreetly
Both kept a deliberately low profile, arriving discreetly and leaving without attending the pub after-party in central London.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The metallic gold facets discreetly resemble a disco ball, which makes your most basic dark-wash denim feel much more fun.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Our backpacks were light, carrying only the essentials, as a support vehicle discreetly transported our luggage.
—Cris Nogueira, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Its construction generated so much controversy –its massive scale contrasting with the poverty elsewhere – that it was discreetly opened in March this year with no official fanfare.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Doorbell camera footage shows a woman with purple hair dropping off an Arby’s order, seemingly taking a photo, then discreetly spraying the bag with an irritant before slipping the spray back into her jacket pocket and leaving.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Zoë and Sarah decide to discreetly find out from the villagers where the experiments were conducted.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025
Minutes later, Prince Royce walks through the door, just as quickly and discreetly, with a cap under the hood of his sweater covering half his face.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The metallic gold facets discreetly resemble a disco ball, which makes your most basic dark-wash denim feel much more fun.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
Our backpacks were light, carrying only the essentials, as a support vehicle discreetly transported our luggage.
—Cris Nogueira, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Expect leather benches, custom drapery, rattan rocking chairs, and oversize armoires that discreetly conceal the tile-and-marble bathrooms with soaking tubs and bamboo shades.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
Its construction generated so much controversy –its massive scale contrasting with the poverty elsewhere – that it was discreetly opened in March this year with no official fanfare.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Doorbell camera footage shows a woman with purple hair dropping off an Arby’s order, seemingly taking a photo, then discreetly spraying the bag with an irritant before slipping the spray back into her jacket pocket and leaving.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Zoë and Sarah decide to discreetly find out from the villagers where the experiments were conducted.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025
Minutes later, Prince Royce walks through the door, just as quickly and discreetly, with a cap under the hood of his sweater covering half his face.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreetly
Adverb
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At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Nothing gets done sensibly, however, merely by following rules.—
Philip K. Howard,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although hopeful, the document sensibly is cautious on whether there will be lasting peace in the region.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
22 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Cost is the main reason students do not partake in study abroad programs, but some universities are wisely allocating funds for these impactful experiences.—
Brian Harfe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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The institute was created with the goal to strengthen understanding of desert water systems and expand the tools, workforce and partnerships to steward the resource wisely, according to the release.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Still, homebuying and mortgage rate shopping should always be done judiciously, especially in today's changing rate climate.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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Coffman said that shows officers and their supervisors are judiciously calling off pursuits that become too dangerous.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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As seen in a video shared to X by Lizzie Robinson of ITV, the Princess of Wales politely said hello to a patient there, asked her name and made the connection between the woman and William, the heir to the throne.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fear, hunger and repression did not stop politely at national borders.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 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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The 40% The 2026 outlook is fairly compelling for bonds.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Typically local zoning commissions have fairly wide latitude in deciding whether large residential projects go forward.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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When the price of eggs skyrocketed, breakfast places justifiably raised their prices.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Discreetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreetly. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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