discern

Example Sentences

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The simplicity of the Shaker objects exerts a power that is, at best, difficult to discern in the self-consciousness of most of the show’s recent pieces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Clement’s followers look to his decades-old utterances to discern what might happen in 2026 as well as 2027.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“I have to read my students’ work to see if I can discern telltale signs of AI use, which is a very frustrating and wasteful way to spend time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

These are two women who know who they are from the jump, and the audience never spends a single moment trying to discern that, either.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

But it is difficult to discern her age and no one dares inquire.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern