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Recent Examples of discreetly
Guests are cared for discreetly and personally, with local recommendations and experiences that reflect a true Londoner’s insider knowledge.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
After finishing a game, Peyton had a routine of discreetly entering a side door into the eatery and descending into the basement wine cellar via a private elevator.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead of viewing technology as a distraction from intimacy, couples are using it to their advantage; some are experimenting with Bluetooth-enabled toys during video calls, and others are taking foreplay to another level with wearables that discreetly buzz during date night.
—Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
At night, the large bed is completely encircled by a mosquito net, which discreetly tucks away behind it during the day.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Luxurious accommodations include 182 guestrooms, suites and villas are tucked discreetly across 60 acres of mangroves and freshwater canals, balancing seclusion with a strong sense of rooted place.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Meg lived in a somewhat offbeat district, but the tall shabby houses, some of them painted in garish colours, were soon left behind and gave place to discreetly glistening cream or white facades behind one of which Leonora lived.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Kraus would discreetly take notes on her phone.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
After finishing a game, Peyton had a routine of discreetly entering a side door into the eatery and descending into the basement wine cellar via a private elevator.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Instead of viewing technology as a distraction from intimacy, couples are using it to their advantage; some are experimenting with Bluetooth-enabled toys during video calls, and others are taking foreplay to another level with wearables that discreetly buzz during date night.
—Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
At night, the large bed is completely encircled by a mosquito net, which discreetly tucks away behind it during the day.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
Luxurious accommodations include 182 guestrooms, suites and villas are tucked discreetly across 60 acres of mangroves and freshwater canals, balancing seclusion with a strong sense of rooted place.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Meg lived in a somewhat offbeat district, but the tall shabby houses, some of them painted in garish colours, were soon left behind and gave place to discreetly glistening cream or white facades behind one of which Leonora lived.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Kraus would discreetly take notes on her phone.
—Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreetly
Adverb
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All of which means, adopted prudently, AI is good news for software application development and operations.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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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
Adverb
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Planning for stability is critical, yet often underrated by early-stage founders who may not know how to forecast costs, time cash flows or structure compensation sensibly.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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He was offered contracts by the Warriors and New York Knicks and wisely chose Golden State.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mercury in Leo on June 26 boosts your confidence and eloquence, so use it wisely.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Yes, the Fed might be able to step in judiciously to prevent retreats from turning into routs.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
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Always use jokes and humor judiciously.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Kerr spoke for the first time on Tuesday, an hour or so before news of Kuminga’s new deal broke, answering only a few questions about the 22-year-old forward’s status before politely declining to answer anything else until the contract negotiations were settled.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The queen greeted this insane question with a politely regal stare, ignored my faux pas, and continued talking about financial inclusion.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Everyone will be treated fairly!—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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That, indeed, seems a fairly broad opinion in Luxembourg, with just 670,000 people, nearly half of them foreigners.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This season, the Mets’ payroll was cited often — again justifiably — in contextualizing their fall to an 83-79 record outside of the postseason.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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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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Evergreen officials respectfully declined.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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The district remains committed to ensuring all athletic competitions are conducted safely and respectfully.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Discreetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreetly. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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