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
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
Companies are also becoming more discerning about which technology to use, prioritizing reliable, smaller models for quick, efficient tasks and saving large models for complex problem-solving.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Tracy Brower, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, The Break treats discerning 11- to 15-year-olds to their own hangout spot and amenities, including a virtual reality gaming system, recording booth, retro soda machine, and candy wall.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Despite being sought after by the world’s most discerning collectors, Rexhepi exudes humility.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
Companies are also becoming more discerning about which technology to use, prioritizing reliable, smaller models for quick, efficient tasks and saving large models for complex problem-solving.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
For phone or video interviews, plan on meeting with people who are well prepared and discerning in assessing you as a potential candidate.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, The Break treats discerning 11- to 15-year-olds to their own hangout spot and amenities, including a virtual reality gaming system, recording booth, retro soda machine, and candy wall.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discerning
Adjective
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Leave it to a wise little girl to remind us that there are in fact, more important, things in winning—a loving family, for instance.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2025
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Sean also leaned on other gurus in wellness, like Deepak Chopra, Jay Shetty and even unexpected ones like Jay-Z. Additional support came from wise elders in his family, like his mom, in creating this interactive guidebook.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With this approach, grocers can display all store items online, differentiating between those immediately available and those available at a future date.—
Devadas Pattathil,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Many of these startups position themselves as AI search engines centered on scholarly research—each with differentiating product features and target audiences.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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To be prudent, the organization is making small changes like limiting travel, and only stocking up on supplies for short term needs.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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The prudent move for both parties would be another restructure that would free up some cap space.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.—
Taylor Brown,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Researchers say that their discovery has helped tremendously in distinguishing the theropods of this region, which were poorly known before.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
1 Jan. 2025
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This insightful cross-cultural examination definitely passes with flying colors.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Could anything new or insightful emerge from that process, given the swirl of media coverage that always surrounds the pop star?—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The organization has challenged over 100 scholarships and programs discriminating against White and Asian students at universities across the country.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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Winning Tom Hanks the first of his two consecutive Oscars, Philadelphia traces the story of Andrew Beckett, an accomplished attorney who gets wrongfully terminated from his job, and sues his former employers for discriminating against him as a gay man with AIDS.—
Tomris Laffly,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Discerning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discerning. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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