How to Use discerning in a Sentence

discerning

adjective
  • She has a discerning eye for good art.
  • But there are some gifts even the most discerning receivers will love.
    — Akili King, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Today, the stylish abode is sure to make even the most discerning buyers swoon.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 June 2023
  • The hope is that people become more discerning over time and break out of their bubbles.
    — Mike Shields, WSJ, 26 Apr. 2017
  • Toys along with a dog bed and bowls are placed in the guest room upon arrival to make any discerning pup feel right at home.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
  • His eye is far more discerning than the average road warrior’s.
    — Scott McCartney, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2021
  • With more than a dozen restaurants, there’s something for even the most discerning junior palate.
    — Meena Thiruvengadam, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2023
  • There’s a short but discerning (and populist-priced) wine and beer list, and a pair of $5 salads.
    — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 11 Sep. 2020
  • Now that some of the details are out, there’s a chance that less discerning crooks might try to attack that same weakness.
    — Brian Barrett, Wired, 14 Sep. 2021
  • The fan base has become more discerning — and more demanding.
    — Mike Bianchi, Pro Soccer USA, 3 Mar. 2018
  • Even your most discerning guests are sure to love this healthier version of mashed potatoes.
    — NBC News, 17 Nov. 2018
  • While most sweats made the cut in the earliest days of the pandemic, time had taught me to be more discerning.
    — Rachel Besser, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2020
  • The tails kick as the lures fall, so a simple lift and drop retrieve is enough to convince even the most discerning striper to bite.
    — Jimmy Fee, Field & Stream, 13 Sep. 2023
  • She is sought-after by some of the world’s most discerning skincare aficionados.
    — Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022
  • The menu is laden with classic Italian dishes and the wine list is built with the most discerning palates in mind.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2018
  • But the discerning nature of most tests has also opened up a weak point for the coronavirus to exploit.
    — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2021
  • Another new pool area, complete with in-pool loungers and daybeds, will appeal to even the most discerning adult guests.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The brand aims to build on that growth by targeting an older, and perhaps more discerning, consumer.
    — Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022
  • From smooth tasting blends to bold roasts, these coffees will be sure to please even the most discerning coffee connoisseur.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Charlie sits back, the heavy, discerning quality of his gaze sending a shockwave through me.
    — Seija Rankin, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2021
  • But for the more discerning among butterflies, spiders, bees and creepy crawlers, only custom digs will do.
    — Dominique Browning, New York Times, 29 May 2017
  • After all, these folks are a discerning lot who would generally eschew the idea of working for a bank.
    — Mindy Diamond, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021
  • But while most in attendance were enjoying the highs, a more discerning eye likely noticed the holes.
    — Matt Calkins, The Seattle Times, 23 Dec. 2017
  • There are more than 500 coffee options to choose from, so even the most discerning drinkers will be able to enjoy this gift.
    — Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 10 May 2024
  • But the massacre has forced the community in Oak Creek to be more discerning.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Alvarez is in a class joined by few others as a hitter, pairing prodigious power with one of the game's more discerning eyes at the plate.
    — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 2 Apr. 2023
  • The more discerning shopper will find clothing and jewelry boutiques, art galleries, and dessert and wine shops.
    — Katie Pesznecker, Anchorage Daily News, 28 June 2021
  • And as a result, the big conglomerates are forced to get creative to appeal to a more discerning buyer.
    — Benjy Hansen-Bundy, GQ, 1 Nov. 2017
  • With patterns to match any style, East Urban Home is designed for a discerning eye.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • With the recent expansion of social freedoms have come thousands of new cafes – and a more discerning taste for coffee.
    — Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2022

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