discreetness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreetness
Noun
  • Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence, and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
  • Exercising that prudence requires the consideration of several factors.
    Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • As new antagonists arrive, the stakes and the tension don’t always ratchet accordingly, resulting in the occasional sense of the anti-climactic.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Speaking of what might be in store for the future, Ordonez does have words of wisdom for the next generation of CFOs.
    Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • The prevailing wisdom going into tonight was that Boston had figured itself out, and that the Celtics were about to put their superiority on display the rest of the way.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The law may permit some degree of discretion in trade matters, but it was never meant to be a blank check for economic whiplash.
    Aron Solomon, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
  • Corey Heim didn’t have sole discretion in picking the race track for his first NASCAR Cup Series start of the season, but no doubt his choice would have been the same.
    Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • But the marathon markup had all the trappings of the previous endurance contest, featuring waves of emergency takeout, loads of caffeine and plenty of grumpy lawmakers who sought unique ways to make it through the gauntlet with their wits intact.
    Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 May 2025
  • This special stamp serves as a lasting reminder of Barbara Bush's enduring love for family and friends, sharp wit and unwavering commitment to solve the problems of today by ensuring that every man, woman and child has the opportunity to read, write and comprehend.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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“Discreetness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreetness. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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