discreet
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“Formal entertaining spaces include a gracious Living Room, dining room, private study, chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, family room, and expansive outdoor terraces, while discreet service quarters ensure effortless day-to-day living,” reads the listing.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 5, 2026
But some students are just getting more discreet, pouring energy drinks into tumblers.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
He also highlighted the Ask for Angela initiative, which provides a discreet way for anyone who feels unsafe or uncomfortable in a venue to seek assistance from trained staff.
From BBC β Sep. 10, 2026
The voices of the characters come through as though we’re eavesdropping from a discreet distance on their banter and squabbles.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 2, 2026
He was so discreet and gentle that she finally forgot about his proposal; she even thought it might have been some sort of joke on the count’s part.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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