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
Length: Very pronounced, therefore not suitable for those looking for a natural or discreet look.
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Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2025
The symbolism is more discreet, but nevertheless just as impactful.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
For those who find traditional earmuffs uncomfortable, this product offers a more discreet, comfortable alternative.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Edibles offer a fun, flavorful, and discreet way to get your cannabis fix.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2025
The symbolism is more discreet, but nevertheless just as impactful.
—Monique Jessen, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
For those who find traditional earmuffs uncomfortable, this product offers a more discreet, comfortable alternative.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Edibles offer a fun, flavorful, and discreet way to get your cannabis fix.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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Any edge comes from their regular scene partners: Wilson’s believably unpleasant demeanor, Bratt’s vulnerable charm, Scott’s lo-fi depression and, most appealingly, Driver’s intelligent wariness.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The application can generate unit test cases, propose intelligent code fixes and answer some coding queries, including refactoring.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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But there’s an art to crafting invisible unease — and in maintaining that sense of unease as our understanding (well, our wild suspicions) of Lumon Industries has changed over the course of the Apple TV+ series’ run.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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Employees lose an average of six and a half hours a week dealing with personal issues—an invisible drain on focus and productivity that amounts to nearly a fifth of their workweek.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The market remains cautious about suggesting any change could come soon.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, the guest managed to go unnoticed, despite their footwear failing them at the worst possible moment.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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If nothing else, the most unusual employment experiment in college hoops has not gone unnoticed.—
Brian Hamilton,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Retirees don’t have as much time to recover their losses, so accumulating precious metals like gold and silver can be a prudent move.—
Marc Guberti,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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An 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive (AWD) are standard—both are unobtrusive and buttery smooth in operation.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The color scheme was an unobtrusive if unremarkable mix of taupes and grays, which, in retrospect, offered its own respite from the technicolor experience on the rest of the ship.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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So Bell's instincts were judicious, even if that meant that Sunday's 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards (which Bell is both hosting and among the nominees) was canceled.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Adding an onion, a few cloves of garlic, a spoonful of peppercorns, and a bay leaf won’t hurt, but be judicious with seasonings.—
Alexis deBoschnek,
Bon Appétit,
5 Feb. 2025
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Content on a web page can be changed in inconspicuous ways, or pages can be taken down altogether.—
Matthew Kaufman,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Always test your cleaning method in an inconspicuous spot before getting started.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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