discretely

Definition of discretelynext
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 The Taliban bans filming in public areas where flogging as well as stoning takes place, but MA says that individuals who oppose the practice have been discretely filming these events, then posting the video. Ruchi Kumar, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026 The $85 billion company is breaking up the empire into two different businesses discretely focused on connectivity and content. Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 The California judge noticed that some Meta employees were wearing Meta smart glasses, which can discretely record sound and video. Dave Lieber mar. 5, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026 Tucked discretely within the hotel, Bar Aristide is the hotel's speakeasy-style hideaway that feels more like a private members' club. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025 Snag this shoe storage cabinet that holds 24 pairs and doubles as an entryway table, or opt for this under-bed solution that discretely keeps shoes and clothes hidden away. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 Somebody’s dad discretely pulled a Fanta from his bag and opened it with a fizz. Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • The analysis gives every product listing equal weight and does not separately assess whether polyester is virgin or recycled—limitations that complicate comparisons among fast-fashion, activewear and outdoor brands.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The three platforms have separately appealed a sub-quota requiring them to devote 20% of their mandatory audiovisual investment to genres including animation, documentaries and recorded or recreated live performance.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • Fix compared it to the Apollo mission, in which NASA corralled 20,000 companies and universities to make millions of parts to build a rocket none of them could have launched individually.
    Nicolás Rivero, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But Pattinson’s is only one turn within a stellar cast who individually deliver some career-best screen work.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Discretely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretely. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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