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
That approach helps keep the E20’s charging dock compact and discreet.
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Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Nicole Franzen Mollie Aspen, a boutique hotel that opened in December 2023, has quickly emerged as one of Aspen’s most chic and discreet new stays.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Owned by the Wallenberg family through its foundation, FAM AB, the hotel blends tradition with Scandinavian minimalism and modernity and offers a discreet but courteous level of service unparalleled in modern Sweden.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Finger tapping, rooted in the practice of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), is a simple, discreet method that acts as a mental reset button, breaking the cycle of overthinking.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
Nicole Franzen Mollie Aspen, a boutique hotel that opened in December 2023, has quickly emerged as one of Aspen’s most chic and discreet new stays.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Owned by the Wallenberg family through its foundation, FAM AB, the hotel blends tradition with Scandinavian minimalism and modernity and offers a discreet but courteous level of service unparalleled in modern Sweden.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Finger tapping, rooted in the practice of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), is a simple, discreet method that acts as a mental reset button, breaking the cycle of overthinking.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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The thing about Nickel Boys is its a film that is more intelligent than its maker.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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The group argued that the elephants in the Colorado case, which were born in the wild in Africa, have displayed signs of brain damage because the zoo is essentially a prison for the intelligent and social animals that roam for miles a day in the wild.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
22 Jan. 2025
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You’re left with skin that feels comfortable, purified, and protected, as if wrapped in an invisible shield against daily environmental damage.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The show literally does have invisible people watching the characters, who the characters aren’t aware of.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the Dodgers plan to be cautious with the right-hander at the outset of the 2025 season.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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People who are pregnant should be cautious, as flaxseeds might have mild hormonal effects.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And what’s clear is that many of these viral — and incorrect — snippets of news are coming from a place of people wanting to be informed, to not let decisions from the Trump administration go unnoticed.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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Like them, Roy is grieving too after losing his daughter to suicide and, while his intentions may be good, his anger at the world does not go unnoticed.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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All but one speaker on the matter urged the city away from renewing the deal or encouraged officials to be prudent in any contract decisions.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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If any South Carolina lawmakers are unsure about the need to bring the state’s top marginal income tax rate down further in order to be more competitive, Governor Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) recently demonstrated why Speaker Smith’s proposal is prudent.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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There might be a way to create a small number of unobtrusive home sites on the south side of the property, along Southern Boulevard, and keep most of Mar-a-Lago safe for the future.—
Miami Herasld Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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The unobtrusive buildings are made from local materials and there are just 11 minimalistic suites with a modern Japanese aesthetic.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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Ensuring judicious deployment of enforcement resources.—
Alexandra Andhov,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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In such cases, judicious marksmanship would be greatly appreciated.—
Harper's Magazine,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The darkness of the land gives it a dingy atmosphere like an actual swamp and, fittingly, an inconspicuous opening in a tree stump leads to Shrek's Merry Fairytale ride.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Test the product on an inconspicuous area of carpeting before incorporating it with your other cleaning products.—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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