How to Use discerning in a Sentence

discerning

adjective

• She has a discerning eye for good art.
• These days, though, there’s so much sleaze in D.C. that a discerning dog would need to hold his snout.
  — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 24 Aug. 2019
• Today, the stylish abode is sure to make even the most discerning buyers swoon.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 June 2023
• There’s a short but discerning (and populist-priced) wine and beer list, and a pair of $5 salads.
  — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 11 Sep. 2020
• But there are some gifts even the most discerning receivers will love.
  — Akili King, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2021
• The menu is laden with classic Italian dishes and the wine list is built with the most discerning palates in mind.
  — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2018
• The tails kick as the lures fall, so a simple lift and drop retrieve is enough to convince even the most discerning striper to bite.
  — Jimmy Fee, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
• While most sweats made the cut in the earliest days of the pandemic, time had taught me to be more discerning.
  — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2020
• Toys along with a dog bed and bowls are placed in the guest room upon arrival to make any discerning pup feel right at home.
  — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
• Now that some of the details are out, there’s a chance that less discerning crooks might try to attack that same weakness.
  — Brian Barrett, Wired, 14 Sep. 2021
• The hope is that people become more discerning over time and break out of their bubbles.
  — Mike Shields, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2017
• The second represents a more discerning drinker who is willing to pay more and sip it neat, like a drinker of Scotch.
  — John Kell, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2019
• But the massacre has forced the community in Oak Creek to be more discerning.
  — Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Aug. 2022
• With more than a dozen restaurants, there’s something for even the most discerning junior palate.
  — Meena Thiruvengadam, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2023
• But the discerning nature of most tests has also opened up a weak point for the coronavirus to exploit.
  — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2021
• Another new pool area, complete with in-pool loungers and daybeds, will appeal to even the most discerning adult guests.
  — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2024
• With patterns to match any style, East Urban Home is designed for a discerning eye.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2022
• Some of the greatest musicians of the past decade rose to stardom because of the discerning ear of one man: Neil Bogart.
  — Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
• That combination of a discerning eye and the ability to hit the ball hard in the air is an appealing one in the modern game, and the Orioles took note.
  — Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, 24 Feb. 2021
• Tucker has more walks (18) than strikeouts (16) on the season, pairing his unique power and speed profile with one of the league's more discerning eyes at the plate.
  — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 28 Apr. 2023
• The fan base has become more discerning — and more demanding.
  — Mike Bianchi, Pro Soccer USA, 3 Mar. 2018
• Alvarez is in a class joined by few others as a hitter, pairing prodigious power with one of the game's more discerning eyes at the plate.
  — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 2 Apr. 2023
• This is a rich book of careful and discerning scholarship.
  — Tristan Abbey, National Review, 23 May 2021
• For the most discerning (think heads of state and captains of industry), only Buben & Zorweg will do.
  — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2021
• The brand aims to build on that growth by targeting an older, and perhaps more discerning, consumer.
  — Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022
• His eye is far more discerning than the average road warrior’s.
  — Scott McCartney, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2021
• From smooth tasting blends to bold roasts, these coffees will be sure to please even the most discerning coffee connoisseur.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023
• She is sought-after by some of the world’s most discerning skincare aficionados.
  — Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022
• Now that Trader Joe's has taken that step and marked up bananas, what will keep the more discerning customers coming into the stores?
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2024
• Cameron has written a lyrical and discerning essay on it.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Jan. 2023

Last Updated: 18 Nov 2024