- present participle of discern.
discerning
Example Sentences
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In Europe, where local governments are often more discerning when it comes to design, the push to create more attractive data centers is already well under way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Yet if that were truly the case, there would be no point in even trying to become a more discerning consumer of financial news.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 4, 2026
But it was always clear to any discerning viewer that these were the overcompensations of a man beset by eternal emptiness.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
You, dear Salon reader, are discerning and responsible, ready to face the reality of the world we’re living in, for better or for worse.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
Silvery patterns decorate his skin, matching his discerning silver eyes.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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