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Which feature on a smartphone is designed to help someone be more discreet?

discreet

[dih-skreet] / dΙͺˈskrit /


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Be generous with napkins, too, and pro tip: tuck a bus tub — which you can buy online or from a restaurant supply store — somewhere discreet for used dishes.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

"They were very discreet, the apartment was always quiet, as if no one lived there. They would come and go very quickly," added a neighbor.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

“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 ● Oct. 5, 2026

But some students are just getting more discreet, pouring energy drinks into tumblers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Amy preserved a discreet silence, but there was a conscious look in her downcast face that made Laurie sit up and say gravely, “Now I’m going to play brother, and ask questions. May I?”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott


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