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Recent Examples of discreetly
Similarly, the discreetly mournful compositions of Giorgio Matteo and Aki Oliviero’s score hover politely on the periphery of the (in)action, careful not to intrude.
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Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The drone can even attach itself to vehicles, hitching a ride to their destination before discreetly flying off to find a suitable vantage point to keep tracking the target.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Two years ago, the department began placing posters around the city with a QR code that lets victims discreetly seek help.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2025
After prompting and then discreetly recording a conversation about Jenna, Sylvia slips away again to listen.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
In the middle of his presentation, the young trainee, without pausing the video, discreetly crouched behind his podium to throw up into a wastepaper bin he’d presumably positioned there for this very reason.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
There’s also an elevator and a minimalist guest house tucked discreetly into the landscape for visiting friends or extended family.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Pastors who sent students for spiritual guidance encouraged them to perform free work or discreetly leave cash inside one of the books on Savala’s shelves.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
The atmosphere is calm; a mellow Macy Gray song plays from a speaker, and staff members discreetly check in on clients every 10 to 15 minutes.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The drone can even attach itself to vehicles, hitching a ride to their destination before discreetly flying off to find a suitable vantage point to keep tracking the target.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Two years ago, the department began placing posters around the city with a QR code that lets victims discreetly seek help.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2025
After prompting and then discreetly recording a conversation about Jenna, Sylvia slips away again to listen.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
In the middle of his presentation, the young trainee, without pausing the video, discreetly crouched behind his podium to throw up into a wastepaper bin he’d presumably positioned there for this very reason.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
There’s also an elevator and a minimalist guest house tucked discreetly into the landscape for visiting friends or extended family.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Pastors who sent students for spiritual guidance encouraged them to perform free work or discreetly leave cash inside one of the books on Savala’s shelves.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
The atmosphere is calm; a mellow Macy Gray song plays from a speaker, and staff members discreetly check in on clients every 10 to 15 minutes.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreetly
Adverb
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When pursued prudently, these opportunities can yield better returns than homeownership and come with fewer hurdles.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Mary dispensed praise prudently, but with a certain twinkly delight, as if pressing a toffee into your palm.—
Ruby Tandoh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Although season ticket prices have continued to rise, there is a sense the club has acted sensibly around them and the goodwill generated between the fans and KSE has remained stable.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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But some of it is sensibly pushing back on the failure to recognize the limits of what companies and investors can do to make the world a better place.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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According to Critchfield, using AI wisely can aid in the shortage by increasing teacher retention and reducing educators' workloads.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Despite having what one assumes is the pick of the litter with A-list celebrities willing to lend their insights on McCartney, Wings and the Beatles, Neville wisely chooses to keep the outside voices to a minimum.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Better Call Saul brought back characters from Breaking Bad judiciously and with purpose.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stepped off his armored green train in Beijing on Tuesday, greeted by Chinese officials shaking his hand and leading him down a red carpet, many observers noticed a young girl walking behind him, smiling politely, dressed in black with her hair tied in a bow.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Always ask politely before plugging in your phone.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Any veggie that's long and fairly sturdy when cut is fair game.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dropping Meat Boy into a 3D world adds a brand new layer of complexity to a platforming series that was already fairly tough to begin with.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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So Kiritsis, while his plan is undeniably wacked, is still someone who’s been backed into a corner and is acting out of a fury that has justifiably boiled over.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ron comes to realize that his fulltime commitment to Jay has nullified his own needs, making his family feel like second-class citizens, especially his justifiably impatient wife Lois (Greta Gerwig).—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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There’s still a gap between approaching native traditions respectfully and approaching them with true understanding.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Sep. 2025
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Legendary college players including Jayden Daniels, Barry Sanders, Baker Mayfield, Eddie George, Tim Tebow, Robert Griffin III (respectfully known as RGIII) and Gino Torretta.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Discreetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreetly. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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