How to Use discreet in a Sentence

discreet

adjective

• Try to find a discreet spot amongst the greenery to glue the start of your ribbon.
  — Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
• Spray the vinyl fence in a discreet area to test the pressure output.
  — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
• There were a few more discreet looks that shined this week, too.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
• But Bill Daley, then the White House chief of staff, was not so discreet.
  — New York Times, 27 May 2021
• The royal and Armstrong-Jones were discreet in the early days of their union.
  — Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022
• As the months of the year go by, nail trends move toward more sober tones and discreet designs.
  — María Munsuri, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
• 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
• The station does have a small, discreet office in the suburb of Petionville, with no signs.
  — New York Times, 10 July 2021
• Each piece includes a discreet stash pocket just the right size for a vape pen.
  — Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 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
• Well, the new mini Uggs are sleeker and more discreet, but still cozy.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2021
• And with names such as blankcovidcard.com, such sellers are hardly discreet.
  — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2021
• Most anomalies were discreet—a bit of speckling, a squiggle along a spine.
  — Rebecca Giggs, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2024
• My mother was discreet with her clients, quiet and shy.
  — Edward Enninful, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2022
• These slim-but-mighty holders can carry your ID, a few cards, and maybe some cash in a discreet package.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 20 July 2023
• Be sure to make use of its discreet pockets and secure luggage pass-through.
  — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2021
• Many cat owners prefer a hood, like the one on the Catit Hooded Cat Pan, to keep their cat’s business discreet.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
• There are still over 600 bunkers left in Hamburg, although many are discreet.
  — Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 12 July 2024
• If ballroom isn’t your thing, there’s a discreet door in the back, behind which is the G32 dance club with a mix of DJs and classic rock tunes from a live band.
  — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024

Last Updated: 18 Nov 2024