1
as in to notice
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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2
as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
too young to discern between right and wrong
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3
as in to understand
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 discern
Effectively reaching these discerning parents requires a nuanced and targeted marketing approach.
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Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The comment sections have cultivated a community of discerning movie lovers, filled with people sharing their takes on each guest’s picks.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
What’s most satisfying about the capsule is the inability to discern where old becomes new.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
There is no better partner to help transform the visual identity to match our discerning customers than Chaz Jordan.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
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Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The comment sections have cultivated a community of discerning movie lovers, filled with people sharing their takes on each guest’s picks.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
What’s most satisfying about the capsule is the inability to discern where old becomes new.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
There is no better partner to help transform the visual identity to match our discerning customers than Chaz Jordan.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discern
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Whether Larry Fink is driving the debate or simply reacting, the omissions in the annual letter are worth noticing.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This means not having their nose in their phone or earbuds in their ears when walking, but instead noticing other people and vehicles on the street.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
31 Mar. 2025
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By integrating smart technology, landlords can foster a sense of belonging, increase retention and differentiate their properties in a competitive market.—
Kira Golenko,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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However, Dollar General has differentiated itself from other retailers, which have frequently reported net losses in revenue.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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At least conceptually, the Giants understand that the leap from 3-14 to Super Bowl contender cannot be made in a year.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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The rum-baba renaissance currently sweeping London sees this long-standing convention as a negotiable starting point.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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Though policymakers do apparently see tariffs creating some inflation in 2025 on their recent projections.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most of those listed have distinguished themselves as prominent Trump critics.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Mar. 2025
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The motion detection is smart, too, distinguishing between people, pets, and vehicles, which cuts down on false alerts.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know about Booker’s marathon protest.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Visually they are individuated, but we are given to know almost nothing about them, and certainly not their inner life.—
Barry Schwabsky,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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On March 19, an employee at Grand Teton National Park spotted a grizzly north of the park’s boundary.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Songwriter Rob Milton recently spotted not one, but two ladies who have spent time in the cast of The Real Housewives of Atlanta — Drew Sidora and Claudia Jordan — in an April 2005 episode of Raven-Symoné'sThat’s So Raven.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Mathematicians are deciphered, disfigured, discounted, and dissolved.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Discern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discern. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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