- present participle of discern.
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
Materne expects that software stocks will go through a sorting process, meaning that successful software investors will need to be discerning when looking for opportunities.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
For a discerning shopper, there is now rare value in Europe’s top luxury houses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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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