1
as in intelligent
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
he was very discreet, only saying what was necessary
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as in invisible
not readily seen or noticed
with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party
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Recent Examples of discreet
Even in shared spaces, however, a sense of privacy abounds, as in The Apartment, the guest-only living room adjacent to Sloane’s, the discreet cocktail bar on the second level.
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
This is backed by a very discreet number of behaviors that build this confidence.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Rather, the Dune actor has been slinging her belongings—and her boyfriend Tom Holland’s new beverage line—into the new Neverfull Inside Out in black cowhide leather, which is decidedly more discreet than the original.
—Alice Newbold, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
For around a century, Gustave Caillebotte was the most discreet of the Impressionists, only coming back into the spotlight in 1994, when the Grand Palais in Paris celebrated the centenary of his death in 1894 through a memorable retrospective.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
This is backed by a very discreet number of behaviors that build this confidence.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Rather, the Dune actor has been slinging her belongings—and her boyfriend Tom Holland’s new beverage line—into the new Neverfull Inside Out in black cowhide leather, which is decidedly more discreet than the original.
—Alice Newbold, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
For around a century, Gustave Caillebotte was the most discreet of the Impressionists, only coming back into the spotlight in 1994, when the Grand Palais in Paris celebrated the centenary of his death in 1894 through a memorable retrospective.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreet
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Besides maintaining control of one’s own emotions, an emotionally intelligent leader is aware of their team members’ emotions and motivations.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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So Far This is a world where fascism in Oz is taking hold, where fear and hatred is being promoted and the intelligent and wise speaking animals of Oz are having their voices silenced.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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These international icons, each with its own unique olfactory signatures, invite consumers on a sensory journey that intertwines scent with emotion, creating an invisible dream.WWD, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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In the end, the individual whom Standard Oil had banished to the invisible position of Vice President became quite the thorn for the oil company.John Tamny, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Be cautious of unsolicited texts, emails or phone calls offering deals, discounts or asking for your personal information.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Despite the financial award, Sullivan remains cautious about his future.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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In one surprising case, the Google researchers were able to use the phone map to identify an equatorial anomaly over South Asia that went unnoticed by the few monitoring stations in the area.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, fatigue for said Arrowverse was settling in hard by 2019, and much of what Batwoman did well — like staging excellent fight scenes on a CW budget — went unnoticed by most.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Even so, one of the most likely (and most prudent) courses for the Big Five over the longer term may be to spend less energy chasing big names.Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2024
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Optimizing Financial And Tax Strategies The UAE’s zero-tax regime on personal income and capital gains is a magnet for Canadians, but prudent financial planning remains imperative.Ravi Kotwani, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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The enclosure is less than half an inch thick, with only an unobtrusive chin below the display housing the iMac's mainboard.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The search is appropriately wide-ranging and judicious.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Smart competitors have now adopted by demand a hybrid sales model, engaging customers through a judicious blend of digital, virtual, and in-person interactions.Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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In April 2022, a group of conservative thinkers, former lawmakers and policy advisers convened in an inconspicuous building in Washington.Ines Chomnalez, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
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Note that this may mean threading them through an inconspicuous piece of cushion fabric.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Discreet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discreet. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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