discreet

Example Sentences

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This is a reference to the foreign secretary and outwardly gives cover to Sir Olly's anticipated defence, that the law states he should be discreet with information gathered during vetting.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

But so far the discreet American has drawn less fervour than Argentine reformer Pope Francis, who died last April after leading the world's 1.4 billion Catholics for 12 years.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Finally, I allowed myself a discreet peek over my shoulder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

So the device isn’t as discreet in some regards, but future models might be harder to spot.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

I stood in the sunlight outside the church, noticing that passersby either lifted their hats or made a discreet sign of the cross on their chests as they came abreast of the church.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin