discreet

Example Sentences

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Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei who has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic, is a discreet figure who offers continuity of his father's hardline leadership.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

But as portrayed by Mr. Gifuni and co-written by Mr. Bellocchio, Tortora is also kind and discreet: Asking one cellmate what his crime was, the young man says, “I helped my mother.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

The dance teacher said she auditioned for an "unknown artist" and once cast, the top-secret job involved being sent to the filming location in discreet transport.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

So the device isn’t as discreet in some regards, but future models might be harder to spot.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

Back home, she would wash her underwear every night and hang it in a discreet corner of the bathroom.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie