How to Use discreet in a Sentence

discreet

adjective

• Try to find a discreet spot amongst the greenery to glue the start of your ribbon.
  — Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
• The royal and Armstrong-Jones were discreet in the early days of their union.
  — Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022
• The swanky Tiffany-blue property had 84 rooms and stiff (and discreet) drinks.
  — Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024
• Oh, and how about that discreet gold horsebit hardware?
  — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 18 July 2023
• Not by pulling them aside and being discreet about it, but publicly in the moment!
  — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2023
• Be discreet, express your condolences, and do your best to read the room.
  — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 18 Mar. 2023
• That’s right: this style features simple-to-use clips at the front straps to make nursing easy and discreet.
  — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2023
• For movie nights, the usual big-screen TV was swapped for a more discreet projector and drop-down screen.
  — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
• From there, test any stain-removal products in a discreet area.
  — Jandra Sutton, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
• For people looking for a self-care journal, this can be a discreet and low-risk place to start.
  — Michelle Pugle, Health, 22 Mar. 2023
• For a more discreet electric space heater that can blend right into a wall, look to this style from DeLonghi.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 7 Oct. 2022
• Most anomalies were discreet—a bit of speckling, a squiggle along a spine.
  — Rebecca Giggs, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
• These slim-but-mighty holders can carry your ID, a few cards, and maybe some cash in a discreet package.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 20 July 2023
• Many cat owners prefer a hood, like the one on the Catit Hooded Cat Pan, to keep their cat’s business discreet.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
• And just like Bostwick tagged his prize racehorse, the poodle has a discreet ear tattoo.
  — Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2023
• It’s also oil fragrance-free for those of you looking for a product that’s a bit more discreet.
  — Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 30 Nov. 2022
• The minimalist look makes for a discreet day-in, day-out workhorse.
  — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
• The one-page prescription is designed to be simple and discreet.
  — Molly Enking, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2022
• But here the azure oceanfront scene feels more discreet and privileged.
  — Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2022
• Since the statement coat packed a punch, the rest of her outfit was discreet: black trousers, pointed boots, and a mini brown top-handle bag by The Row.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2022
• The wires are so discreet that this could even pass as a regular non-electric blanket.
  — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
• What to Consider The discreet pocket underneath the chair is a bit awkward to use.
  — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2023
• In the discreet world of high-end art, buyers often remain anonymous.
  — Vivian Wang, New York Times, 29 May 2023
• Rising to a height of seven feet, This mound remains among the most discreet, Aligned to meet both winter and the summer Solstices.
  — Heather Wilhelm, National Review, 30 Mar. 2023
• These mini devices are an ingenious and discreet way to freshen the air in your car.
  — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022
• Many cat owners prefer a litter box with a hood, like the one on the Catit Hooded Cat Pan, to keep their cat’s business discreet.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 5 July 2023
• The weighing is discreet — only staff members see the scale, and nobody calls out the numbers, Liston said.
  — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2023
• Welly’s pimple patches are thin, discreet, and easy to remove.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022
• On the discreet use of this great power, depends the true character of the institutions.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 9 Oct. 2023
• The breezy skirt features two discreet slits on the side and an elegant pleated texture for structure and shape.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024