- 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
“The discerning American consumer wants all of the design quality and production quality in the product, but is still seeking a sense of value for money.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“People have a very discerning instinct,” said Yaroslavsky.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Anyone with a slightly discerning eye can see this is a puff piece, a two-hour-long greatest hits CD.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 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
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