How to Use discreet in a Sentence

discreet

adjective
  • Each piece includes a discreet stash pocket just the right size for a vape pen.
    Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2021
  • With that said, sometimes life calls for a discreet vibrator.
    Gina Vaynshteyn, Glamour, 8 July 2021
  • Be discreet in group venues and avoid saying anything that could be taken out of context.
    Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 1 July 2021
  • Ever so slowly, our discreet charm and lack of kiddie pool-sized potholes would win them over.
    John Keilman, chicagotribune.com, 19 June 2021
  • The station does have a small, discreet office in the suburb of Petionville, with no signs.
    New York Times, 10 July 2021
  • Be smart and discreet when discussing your business and financial affairs.
    Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 8 July 2021
  • On the first floor, one such passageway is accessible via a discreet door next to a fireplace and connects the living room and study.
    E.b. Solomont, WSJ, 16 June 2021
  • From camo and jungle prints to bright and colorful, Hipmask offers designs which are both discreet and a little bit edgy.
    Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 23 June 2021
  • There is a discreet badge on the front fender and a charging port at the back on the left, mirroring the position of the fuel filler on the other side.
    Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 6 July 2021
  • In true form, details are subtle, discreet and understated so that every garment becomes a year-round style staple.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 June 2021
  • The Vision Urbanaut is a highly connected car too with the tech kept as discreet as possible.
    Nargess Banks, Forbes, 29 June 2021
  • Every guest is assigned their own butler, who offers a rare kind of service that is intuitive and thoughtful, yet discreet -- perhaps the greatest luxury of all.
    Kris Fordham, CNN, 13 June 2021
  • The prince's visit wasn't listed on Blinken's public schedule, and his stay in Washington wasn't announced in advance, perhaps an attempt to keep it discreet.
    Nicole Gaouette, CNN, 7 July 2021
  • Try to find a discreet spot amongst the greenery to glue the start of your ribbon.
    Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
  • There were a few more discreet looks that shined this week, too.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
  • The royal and Armstrong-Jones were discreet in the early days of their union.
    Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The swanky Tiffany-blue property had 84 rooms and stiff (and discreet) drinks.
    Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Oh, and how about that discreet gold horsebit hardware?
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 18 July 2023
  • Her pair is sleek, discreet, and can be worn with just about anything.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Hot on the heels of the no-pants trend comes a more discreet styling trick that’s focused on layering.
    Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Not by pulling them aside and being discreet about it, but publicly in the moment!
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Be discreet, express your condolences, and do your best to read the room.
    Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 18 Mar. 2023
  • That’s right: this style features simple-to-use clips at the front straps to make nursing easy and discreet.
    Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2023
  • For movie nights, the usual big-screen TV was swapped for a more discreet projector and drop-down screen.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024
  • From there, test any stain-removal products in a discreet area.
    Jandra Sutton, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
  • For Charm, Clairo turned to a new producer, Leon Michels, who gives discreet depth to her gentle take on the genre.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 12 July 2024
  • For people looking for a self-care journal, this can be a discreet and low-risk place to start.
    Michelle Pugle, Health, 22 Mar. 2023
  • For a more discreet electric space heater that can blend right into a wall, look to this style from DeLonghi.
    Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 7 Oct. 2022
  • As a discreet, easy manner to take CBD on-the-go-, edibles have become quite the trend over the past couple of years.
    Chrono Therapeutics, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • There are a few silver-and-black signs and opaque fencing surrounding the 2½ football fields, but the footprint is discreet.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2024

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