discerning

Example Sentences

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Investors have become far more discerning about IPOs.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In years past, she said in a post on X, women would throng textile stores, giving a discerning touch to the fabric they would purchase for newlyweds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Melodrama doesn’t exactly have the most sterling reputation for discerning cinema viewers.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Chief Executive Kecia Steelman said consumers were resilient in 2025, but were increasingly discerning with their purchases as they focused on affordability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Autumn’s eyes are wide and discerning, drinking in every detail of the forest like it’s a new video-game level.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer