1
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
barely able to discern the garden gate through the mist
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as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
too young to discern between right and wrong
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
we're still trying to discern the meaning of that cryptic remark
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Recent Examples of discern
Being featured on Oprah's Favorite Things further solidifies their hot chocolate and other products like their bonbons and chocolate gift boxes as an ideal gift for chocolate lovers and discerning palates, showcasing the company's commitment to excellence in every bite.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Max Ma, global CEO of FX, said that minivans like the Lexus LM and Toyota Alphard are popular luxury people carriers for celebrities and discerning customers in Asian markets – and similar vehicles with AI and electric powertrains could do well in the US.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
The University of Savoy Mont Blanc research teams are just now discerning patterns and plotting the frequency of extreme mountain events.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
This new addition promises to elevate the island’s luxury travel offerings with exclusive features tailored to discerning travelers.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Max Ma, global CEO of FX, said that minivans like the Lexus LM and Toyota Alphard are popular luxury people carriers for celebrities and discerning customers in Asian markets – and similar vehicles with AI and electric powertrains could do well in the US.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
The University of Savoy Mont Blanc research teams are just now discerning patterns and plotting the frequency of extreme mountain events.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
This new addition promises to elevate the island’s luxury travel offerings with exclusive features tailored to discerning travelers.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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Allergies acting up: Homeowners who are sensitive to dust, pollen, or animal hair may notice their allergies acting up before anything else.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Andy Murray Retired Tennis star Andy Murray has also claimed to have noticed an uptick of posts from Musk appearing on his X feed.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Experimentation with Aging and Cask Finishes Rum producers are experimenting with unique cask finishes, such as sherry, port, or wine barrels, to differentiate their offerings and attract whiskey and cognac drinkers.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg Copies Elon Musk as Facebook to Become Free Speech Platform By Jason Fields Newsweek Deputy Opinion Editor 4 Efforts to differentiate between fact and fiction are going out of style.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Still, Republicans have said that even if that call was accurate, the C.I.A. failed in understanding other key events: how quickly the Afghan government could collapse, how Bashar al-Assad would flee Syria and how Hamas was preparing to attack Israel.Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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From artificial intelligence transforming workflows to esports energizing learning, Bett 2025 is the must-attend event for anyone who wants to understand and influence the future of education in a rapidly changing world.Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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The group was seen filling buckets of water from Libonati's pool and passing it among themselves to douse the smoking spots around the house.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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As hundreds poured into the pews of the world’s sixth oldest cathedral, Obama and Trump were seen seated sharing a laugh.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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Learn some of the identifying features of each bird and distinguish similar-looking species from each other.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Metal railings or a charred brick chimney were all that remained to distinguish the ashen piles.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Now that the album and visuals are finally out, Meléndez-Badillo says he was moved to tears by its message — delivered through Puerto Rican folk album, also known as música jíbara.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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More News: Rhea Ripley Wins WWE Women's World Championship on Raw Netflix Debut Triple H addressed these criticisms at the Netflix Raw post-show press conference, basically saying that the world has known for a long time that WWE is scripted.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Oprah selected it as one of her favorite things in 2023, and it’s been spotted on Gwyneth Paltrow, too.Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes were spotted at one of Swift's celebrated pool parties, joined by A-list friends like Gigi Hadid, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Bradley Cooper.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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There are some years when the top of the NFL Draft feels rather easy to decipher as soon as the regular season ends.Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Although the Kubernetes ecosystem offers many observability tools, these usually provide generalized errors and alerts that are hard to decipher for developers.Ben Ofiri, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Discern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discern. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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