as in single
not physically attached to another unit
several discrete sections to this vast medical complex, including a college of pharmacology and a research center
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Recent Examples of discrete
Online records from Sacramento Superior Court show 12 discrete misdemeanor and 10 distinct felony cases dating back to 1994, including a felony case from 2012 in which he was sentenced as part of a plea deal.
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Structural systems governability determines how easily governance can be built, whether workflows decompose naturally into discrete, measurable, audit-ready steps, or deliver value through fluid judgment that must be engineered into structure.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Any structure one then builds with these points, lines, and curves must also be finite, providing a discrete analogue of classical geometry.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
After all, a timeless kitchen often has a neutral color scheme, discrete appliances, mixed metals, and classic decor.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Structural systems governability determines how easily governance can be built, whether workflows decompose naturally into discrete, measurable, audit-ready steps, or deliver value through fluid judgment that must be engineered into structure.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Any structure one then builds with these points, lines, and curves must also be finite, providing a discrete analogue of classical geometry.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
After all, a timeless kitchen often has a neutral color scheme, discrete appliances, mixed metals, and classic decor.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrete
Adjective
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Upon arrival, officers located a person with a single gunshot wound.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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By the time Yohel Pozo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, the Lumberjacks had other fans — and even the mascot Fredbird — joining in on the ruckus.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz said emergency responders treated victims at four separate shooting scenes across the city.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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This Bagsmart travel jewelry organizer has separate, dedicated pockets and compartments for your rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, and folds up into a compact pouch for easy packing.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The film centers on a pickpocket who survives by exploiting the desires of closeted men, until his detached worldview is upended when one of his marks returns seeking closeness rather than settling scores.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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This is one reason why a partner of someone with avoidant attachment may perceive their partner as emotionally unavailable, overly self-sufficient, detached or distant or resistant to commitment.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Discrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrete. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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