discerning
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Melodrama doesn’t exactly have the most sterling reputation for discerning cinema viewers.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
The software market is now discerning which companies can withstand AI disruption.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Chief Executive Kecia Steelman said consumers were resilient in 2025, but were increasingly discerning with their purchases as they focused on affordability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
“Bold, discerning, and unapologetically original, he represents the same spirit that defines our brand,” Lucid said of Chalamet.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
He’s credited with discerning the different parts of an oration—how to open your speech, advance your arguments in an orderly fashion, and close the deal—and with teaching his methods to others.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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