as in wise
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
a discerning critic of modern art
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
barely able to discern the garden gate through the mist
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as in differentiating
to understand or point out the difference in
too young to discern between right and wrong
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as in understanding
to have a clear idea of
we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark
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Recent Examples of discerning
Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
That means giving the brand a cohesive identity and expression guides and, often, leveling up the appearance of the brand for a broader, more discerning audience.
—Anne-Marie Rosser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Kolja Brand, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In New York, specialty butcher shops are practically on every corner, offering rare cuts and high-quality meats to discerning customers.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Floating Diamond Three-Stone Pendant In Platinum This dazzling diamond necklace is sure to impress the most discerning gift recipient.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
That means giving the brand a cohesive identity and expression guides and, often, leveling up the appearance of the brand for a broader, more discerning audience.
—Anne-Marie Rosser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
This approach allows for a greater depth that appeals to discerning buyers and can elevate an artist’s career.
—Kolja Brand, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In New York, specialty butcher shops are practically on every corner, offering rare cuts and high-quality meats to discerning customers.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discerning
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Only 38% of parents consider becoming a content creator to be a wise career choice.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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This approach would be wiser than pushing for a package of immediate and flashy short-term concessions that would damage alliances without realigning them meaningfully.Rush Doshi, Foreign Affairs, 29 Nov. 2024
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Rhubarb is a vegetable that visually appears to resemble celery in texture — but its color and taste are differentiating factors between the two.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Highlight How Your Work Aligns with Organizational Values The study underscores the importance of differentiating high and low performers, yet only 22% of employees believe their leader effectively does so.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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As the nation appears to be in one form of transition or another, transitioning to a position of safety may not just be prudent but also quite wise.Ron Insana, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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All in all, a prudent categorization in this context cannot do something blindly such as purely relying on the number of words.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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James knocked the ball down and the Eagles delivered their first unblemished record, another distinguishing mark in a breathtaking season.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to the singer, Riot has evolved its music production into a more integrated and ongoing part of its creative process, distinguishing itself from other companies that typically use more fragmented approaches.Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
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The 350-page autobiography is told through remembered moments, insightful observations and dozens of his most beloved newspaper columns written during his more than three decades on the job at the newspaper at 520 W. Broadway.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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The second generation of these types of studies will perhaps be more insightful than the first.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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What makes the show all the more remarkable — and worth seeing every year — is how fresh the theater keeps it.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice sued SpaceX in 2022 for discriminating against refugees and asylees.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Right Now By Jordan Thomas Forbes Staff Such laws also risk discriminating against people living lawfully in a country, especially those who appear to be ‘foreign’.Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Your custody solution must adhere to local regulations, particularly regarding anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) laws.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Normally tight-lipped regarding free agents, Detroit president of baseball operations Scott Harris was frank regarding the team’s interest in Sasaki.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Discerning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discerning. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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