How to Use discreet in a Sentence

discreet

adjective
  • This is the most chic, discreet way to store shoes.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 30 May 2026
  • There were a few more discreet looks that shined this week, too.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Her pair is sleek, discreet, and can be worn with just about anything.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Club 33 stays on the down-low with discreet rules and a dress code.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The telescopes have brought a road, good jobs, and a discreet brand of tourist to the area.
    — Raghu Karnad, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2020
  • Spray the vinyl fence in a discreet area to test the pressure output.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
  • My dad, on the other hand, is so discreet about his finances.
    — Marie Claire, 12 Dec. 2019
  • Each piece includes a discreet stash pocket just the right size for a vape pen.
    — Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2021
  • The more discreet design may appeal to many users.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • If your budget is constrained, opt for a discreet friend with a steady hand.
    — Erika Preval, Southern Living, 11 July 2017
  • The two men in black were discreet, but their earpieces were the giveaway.
    — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Try to find a discreet spot amongst the greenery to glue the start of your ribbon.
    — Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
  • From there, test any stain-removal products in a discreet area.
    — Jandra Sutton, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
  • His classmates mostly adored him; those who didn’t were discreet about it.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
  • As the months of the year go by, nail trends move toward more sober tones and discreet designs.
    — María Munsuri, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Adam drove the girls to the site of the protest, then followed the march from a discreet distance.
    — Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 12 June 2020
  • Both products are designed to be discreet.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
  • Although some are playing a discreet game.
    — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Their design is also a bit more discreet, for better or worse.
    — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026
  • They are meant to be fast and discreet, and usually involve a few ships at most.
    — Joshua Berlinger, CNN, 9 June 2020
  • Not by pulling them aside and being discreet about it, but publicly in the moment!
    — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2023
  • There are also very short drawstrings that are designed to be discreet.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Wealthy Omanis, too, love it due to the fact the place is so darn discreet.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Be discreet, express your condolences, and do your best to read the room.
    — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 18 Mar. 2023
  • While the main entrance was closed, the gym kept a discreet side door open for members to come in and work out.
    — Stephen Castle, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2020
  • But the mob was discreet compared to Trump’s brazen, boastful ways.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
  • These new devices are smarter, sleeker, often very discreet, and a lot more fun for two.
    — Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
  • No wonder the pictures are so coded and discreet.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • The footmen would surely be discreet.
    — Anna Russell, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

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