as in separately
for each person or thing
The two problems should be addressed discretely, as one is unrelated to the other.
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Recent Examples of discretely
Somebody’s dad discretely pulled a Fanta from his bag and opened it with a fizz.
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Adverb
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The quilt is lightweight, airy, and features a raw edge on both the quilt and shams (sold separately).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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At Jaeger-LeCoultre, Sauret says, the team’s members work independently to separately evaluate potential acquisitions.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Best Restaurants Aiô A kitchen rooted in Taiwanese flavors, Aiô offers tasting-style dishes (no starters or mains) that are designed to be shared or savored individually.—
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Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Cena announcement featured more individuals that he's never faced individually before.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Discretely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretely. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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