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 ● Oct. 5, 2026
That was seen as good a fit for Chanel's discreet family owners, Alain and Gerard Wertheimer.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Because of this, Coates said he believes an attack by the US on Canada would not begin with an armed assault, but rather with more discreet means like cyberwarfare.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 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 ● Sep. 2, 2026
I needed to keep this discreet, keep it distant.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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