discerning

Example Sentences

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But despite the heady stock jumps and widespread markets FOMO, investors are a lot more discerning than they seem.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

“From a public markets perspective, investors are very discerning and so a lot of the benefit of the doubt…is going to come from their historical track record.”

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“People have a very discerning instinct,” said Yaroslavsky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Careful writers and discerning readers delight in the profusion of words in the English lexicon, no two of which are exact synonyms.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker