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Recent Examples of discreetly
The structure of the office space Warson designed was also riddled with points to discreetly install cameras.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Its compact layout is designed to fit onto smaller platforms without compromising performance, giving drones the ability to fly farther and operate more discreetly.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
SmartCard is a super slim tracking card that fits discreetly into any wallet, purse or bag.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Another document revealed that Hoover had ordered agents to discreetly investigate every Black student union at every college and university in the country, Medsger wrote.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the home leans into a life of ease and leisure with a private gym, infrared sauna, decorative fireplaces, and two laundry rooms tucked discreetly out of view.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
With pouches, users often remove them quickly and discreetly, and the nearest place to discard them becomes a golf course, the underside of a bar table, or the sidewalk.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The measure would allow many Cuban Americans to take legal ownership of a large chunk of the sprawling small private enterprises that have flourished on the island that have already been getting funding discreetly from Miami, but are under the names of relatives and friends on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the Dominican Republic’s tourist board also has their own set of safety tips for visitors which include keeping your passport and valuables in a hotel safe, using your phone or camera discreetly, and avoiding walking alone at night.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Its compact layout is designed to fit onto smaller platforms without compromising performance, giving drones the ability to fly farther and operate more discreetly.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
SmartCard is a super slim tracking card that fits discreetly into any wallet, purse or bag.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Another document revealed that Hoover had ordered agents to discreetly investigate every Black student union at every college and university in the country, Medsger wrote.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the home leans into a life of ease and leisure with a private gym, infrared sauna, decorative fireplaces, and two laundry rooms tucked discreetly out of view.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
With pouches, users often remove them quickly and discreetly, and the nearest place to discard them becomes a golf course, the underside of a bar table, or the sidewalk.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The measure would allow many Cuban Americans to take legal ownership of a large chunk of the sprawling small private enterprises that have flourished on the island that have already been getting funding discreetly from Miami, but are under the names of relatives and friends on the island.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the Dominican Republic’s tourist board also has their own set of safety tips for visitors which include keeping your passport and valuables in a hotel safe, using your phone or camera discreetly, and avoiding walking alone at night.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreetly
Adverb
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Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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China's ambassador on disarmament, Shen Jian, did not directly address DiNanno's charge but said Beijing had always acted prudently and responsibly on nuclear issues.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Rather than trying to cram in too much, Irontown Modular has sensibly kept things nice and simple inside, and this helps lend the space an open and spacious appearance.—
Adam Williams
March 03,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine sensibly sees firm security guarantees as the necessary starting point to ensure that any territorial concessions don’t become a foothold from which Russia can simply resume its attack.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Invest wisely, and honor your creative joy.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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In 2002, New York State wisely moved away from this fragmented model that did not have the best interests of students in mind, vesting governance of our schools with the mayor.—
Dennis Walcott,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Yale Repertory Theatre is using a 2019 adaptation by Frank Galati, which takes the standard Derek Prouse translation which has been around nearly as long as Ionesco original French script and trims it judiciously for maximum theatrical impact.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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But the director there was Ridley Scott, and his streamlined professionalism kept the comic and the cosmic judiciously in check.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Shortly before launching his solo career in 1972, Thompson politely declined Don Henley and Glenn Frey’s overtures to join what soon became the Eagles.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The scene plays out as if the actors are politely averting their eyes while performing, without conjuring the deep moral revulsion Wolfe and LaChiusa might’ve intended.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 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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There are billions of galaxies in the universe and each has billions of stars, so the likelihood life developed elsewhere is fairly high, according to University of Michigan Astronomy Professor Edwin Bergin, who teaches about looking for life elsewhere.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But The Tribe, justifiably, took the $300 million on the table from Houston interests, rather than sue to the league to get $25 million more.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Once again, Florida’s LGBTQ population justifiably feels targeted by the DeSantis administration.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Discreetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreetly. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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