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
Assa Abloy, however, maintains Level will continue to operate and develop its products, despite the significant staff cuts to the brand known for its innovative, discreet smart lock design.
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Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The design isn’t all that discreet, and the clever engineering is undermined by hardware limitations, such as the lack of weatherproofing and the fiddly arms that secure it to your neck.
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Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Simon spent most of Daemon’s Harrenhal arc knowing when to flatter, when to deflect, and when to send a discreet raven to Rhaenyra informing her that Ser Alfred Broome is basically encouraging Daemon to stage a coup.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
But anyone who hoped the couple would do this in a subtle or discreet way understands neither weddings nor Taylor Swift.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
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Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The design isn’t all that discreet, and the clever engineering is undermined by hardware limitations, such as the lack of weatherproofing and the fiddly arms that secure it to your neck.
—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Simon spent most of Daemon’s Harrenhal arc knowing when to flatter, when to deflect, and when to send a discreet raven to Rhaenyra informing her that Ser Alfred Broome is basically encouraging Daemon to stage a coup.
—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
But anyone who hoped the couple would do this in a subtle or discreet way understands neither weddings nor Taylor Swift.
—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discreet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
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The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
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His after-game interviews were always intelligent and sometimes humorous.
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Dazzling Venus would be invisible due to its proximity to the sun.
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Developed by Giacomo Sasso, a postdoctoral researcher at Queen Mary University of London, this new tactile system allows robots to see touch in real time by instantly transforming invisible mechanical forces into vivid, dynamic color patterns.
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Consumer confidence ticked up in June after weeks of anxiety tied to the conflict, though people remain cautious as worries about jobs and prices persist.
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Gymshark’s growth has slowed as competition has intensified and consumers have become more cautious about spending.
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Everyday an employee makes a choice to continue working for a company, and that should not go unnoticed.
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The weight of the titular role has not gone unnoticed to Minetree either.
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
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It’s designed to sit under your clothing to be reasonably unobtrusive, save for two elements.
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David might be the most influential yet unobtrusive trailblazer the Canadian team has ever had.
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The bottom line Borrowers need to be judicious in their mortgage rate approach as the June Fed meeting looms.
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Patton’s judicious use of effects and vocal timbres maximizes the Avetts’ various mise-en-scène atmospheres.
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Ezra stays inconspicuous by filming the lines with a pair of Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses, which synch with his iPhone.
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Test vinegar for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area on colored sheets before using it to freshen them.
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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