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 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
  • 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
  • Cameron has written a lyrical and discerning essay on it.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Even your most discerning guests are sure to love this healthier version of mashed potatoes.
    NBC News, 17 Nov. 2018
  • Charlie sits back, the heavy, discerning quality of his gaze sending a shockwave through me.
    Seija Rankin, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2021
  • And now, portions of these discerning travel guides are available to the everyman for free on Apple Maps.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2020

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