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Recent Examples of discreetly Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment. —
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities. —Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026 These tenacious insects discreetly land on your skin, leaving sudden, itchy, and painful bites that can swell and turn red, ruining a perfectly pleasant outdoor evening. —Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026 The 31-key hotel is discreetly situated along a row of statuesque white homes just minutes from the town’s center, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 This is a ship that’s bound to attract Four Seasons' discreetly wealthy clientele, as well as the occasional celebrity. —Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026 The result puts the original saltbox abode at the forefront, visible from three sides, while the addition is set discreetly back, allowing the centuries-old structure to take center stage. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 The Kane County Health Department has partnered with community organizations to install publicly accessible naloxone dispensing boxes, making the life-saving medication easier to obtain quickly and discreetly. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 The structure of the office space Warson designed was also riddled with points to discreetly install cameras. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 But bad actors have learned to weaponize that same amendment as a shield, flooding the information ecosystem with content designed to discreetly destabilize our communities. —Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026 These tenacious insects discreetly land on your skin, leaving sudden, itchy, and painful bites that can swell and turn red, ruining a perfectly pleasant outdoor evening. —Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026 The 31-key hotel is discreetly situated along a row of statuesque white homes just minutes from the town’s center, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 This is a ship that’s bound to attract Four Seasons' discreetly wealthy clientele, as well as the occasional celebrity. —Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026 The result puts the original saltbox abode at the forefront, visible from three sides, while the addition is set discreetly back, allowing the centuries-old structure to take center stage. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 The Kane County Health Department has partnered with community organizations to install publicly accessible naloxone dispensing boxes, making the life-saving medication easier to obtain quickly and discreetly. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 The structure of the office space Warson designed was also riddled with points to discreetly install cameras. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discreetly
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Analysts also think CoreWeave is financing its massive capex plans prudently.— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
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China's ambassador on disarmament, Shen Jian, did not directly address DiNanno's charge but said Beijing had always acted prudently and responsibly on nuclear issues.— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
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The custom started, sensibly enough, in 18th- and 19th-century France, when linens were sent out in alarming, indistinguishable heaps and expected to return to their rightful homes.— Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026
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To regulate online commerce sensibly, policymakers ought to look to the essence and effects of digital business practices and renounce proposals predicated on shortsighted or opportunistic naming conventions.— David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
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Fiduccia wisely notes that modernist art owes a debt to crises of all sorts.— Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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County officials should use the extra time wisely — and fully explain to Broward residents why this is a good deal.— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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Large Scale Windows Unless chosen judiciously, art can easily disrupt the clean lines of a minimalist bathroom.— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
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Pesticides have many drawbacks and must be used extremely judiciously and in very limited situations, such as when the health of the plant is in jeopardy.— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Ferrentino writes her in fairly rote terms as a bleeding-heart doctoral student in poetry, and has her politely recede as the play goes on.— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
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Allison Williams sat nearby in a pewter gown, politely introducing herself to her neighbors.— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
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Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy.— Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
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If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void.— Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
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From the outside, The Colony Police Department looks fairly simple.— Bo Evans, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Ron Gubitz, executive director of the Music Artists Coalition, which counts Don Henley and Meghan Trainor among its board members, says musicians want to know how their work is being used, to be able to withhold consent and to be fairly paid.— Steven Melendez, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
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His defensive effort has been justifiably scrutinized at times this season, but the context is crucial.— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Central Division path is the toughest Colorado is justifiably the best bet to win it all.— Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Discreetly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/discreetly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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