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
Edibles offer a fun, flavorful, and discreet way to get your cannabis fix.
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
This ultra-slim, credit card-sized tracker fits perfectly in your wallet, purse, lanyard, or bag, offering a discreet way to keep tabs on your valuables.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 25 Jan. 2025
Collections are usually divided into discreet daywear garments and a fancier, nighttime offering.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio smart glasses combine discreet hearing support with sleek, stylish eyewear.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
This ultra-slim, credit card-sized tracker fits perfectly in your wallet, purse, lanyard, or bag, offering a discreet way to keep tabs on your valuables.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 25 Jan. 2025
Collections are usually divided into discreet daywear garments and a fancier, nighttime offering.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 24 Jan. 2025
EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio smart glasses combine discreet hearing support with sleek, stylish eyewear.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
Adjective
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Chahine is clearly an intelligent person, and his experience in finance has obviously helped him during this esports journey, making decisions that traditional esports execs may not have made.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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At once personal yet scientific, richly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures.—
Kevin Spencer,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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And telescopes like Euclid likely will give scientists a better understanding of dark matter, invisible matter that has gravitational effects, Huang says.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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While advocacy group Science Moms ran an ad about addressing climate change regionally in Los Angeles and online, the theme was otherwise largely invisible elsewhere.—
Kyle Stock and Brian Kahn Bloomberg News (WPNS),
arkansasonline.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, few Republicans view the economy as excellent or good, marking a cautious optimism amidst ongoing economic concerns.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Forest have been more cautious with loans in the 2024-25 season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 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
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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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The answer: by gaining access to the Quintanilla family’s personal archives and forging judicious thematic threads with the material — much of which has never been made public before.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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So, these inconspicuous glasses could be an attractive option for people who don't want to be identified as having hearing issues.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2025
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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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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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