discern
Example Sentences
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For the public, it can be hard to discern the truth.
From Los Angeles Times
Chinese customers are “becoming much more demanding, discerning and differentiating when it comes to their choice of brands.”
“The Kappe residence will resonate with discerning buyers who value architectural provenance, impeccable design and cultural importance — a rare opportunity to own an enduring piece of architectural history,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
The screen behind him lit up with a patchwork of small images, too many to discern any individual one.
From Literature
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Investors, though, have grown more discerning in recent months in choosing what stocks to buy even among those companies.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.