1
as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary
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2
as in invisible
not readily seen or noticed
with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party
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Recent Examples of discreet
The hotel offers a discreet, design-forward vibe for travelers who value style and a central Milan address.
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Accessed via a discreet doorway within the hotel, the intimate dining room is defined by traditional Japanese craftsmanship and meticulous detail.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
From a structured health retreat in the Australian rainforest to a discreet TriBeCa hideaway, A-listers have moved into hospitality in a meaningful way, building (and buying) properties that reflect their own travel preferences and lifestyles.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Meet, also, a discreet, briefcase-toting ball-bearings salesman from Chicago, recently moved here with his wife, now that the kids are grown.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Accessed via a discreet doorway within the hotel, the intimate dining room is defined by traditional Japanese craftsmanship and meticulous detail.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 10 May 2026
From a structured health retreat in the Australian rainforest to a discreet TriBeCa hideaway, A-listers have moved into hospitality in a meaningful way, building (and buying) properties that reflect their own travel preferences and lifestyles.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Meet, also, a discreet, briefcase-toting ball-bearings salesman from Chicago, recently moved here with his wife, now that the kids are grown.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for discreet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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In a world where intelligent systems can respond to events faster than any human team, reactive leadership loses its edge.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The device incorporates controllable blades, on-board batteries and intelligent control systems, aimed at optimizing its operation in real conditions of operation on the high seas.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Lou’s unit is sent to a rooftop to start shooting at an invisible enemy; the Khachaturian cars hear the gunfire and don’t know what to do.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Experts have described the phenomenon as an invisible crisis with long-term humanitarian consequences — there are few official figures on the number of displaced people, who have almost no resources to turn to once violence forces them to leave.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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In a groove Phil Maton is cautious to ever declare that his delivery has fully come together.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Beneath the measured pace of transactions — collectors more cautious, galleries recalibrating, auction houses tempering expectations — the intellectual and aesthetic stakes of contemporary art feel newly urgent.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Due to the small size of the blacklegged tick and the tendency for its bite to go unnoticed, not everyone who experiences Lyme disease symptoms remembers being bitten by a tick, according to Harvard Health.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Residents at a homeowner association meeting in April questioned how an Iron Mountain data center crept into their backyard unnoticed.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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To those who disagreed with him, Adams was a tireless pest trying to force his views onto more moderate and prudent men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The new northbound camera also could capture unlawful right turns on red by drivers who fail to stop or who turn in a manner the city describes as not careful and prudent.—
Theo Karantsalis,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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The service is currently funded by ads — some from pharmaceutical and medical device companies — on its app and website, though many of the clinicians interviewed for this article remarked that the ads were either unobtrusive or nonexistent.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Maitre d' Julia and her team are knowledgeable, friendly, and unobtrusive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Expect judicious use of mangos once the summer truly gets underway.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Others like Teresa, a volunteer who on Tuesday arrived at Union Station for her noon training, are taking matters in stride, and were judicious in their criticism.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Always spot test in an inconspicuous area before tackling a larger surface, and avoid using detergent on delicate natural stone, hardwood, unfinished wood and glass.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Once the flowers, which range from pale to vibrant yellow, are followed by dark green leaves, this shrub is rather inconspicuous for the rest of the year.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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