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 $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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Adverb
  • Trump has separately pushed for a federal sovereign wealth fund, directing federal agencies to develop a plan for an investment vehicle designed to build long-term national wealth.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • The judgment leaves open the possibility that litigation against Rodríguez could continue separately.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
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  • Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • The Expansion of Institutional Discretion Viewed individually, each of these policies can be defended.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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“Discretely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretely. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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