Example Sentences

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You, dear Salon reader, are discerning and responsible, ready to face the reality of the world we’re living in, for better or for worse.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

"When you put all this together, we see families that are discerning about what they're spending on," he said.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023

The majority of her customers are discerning diners from Washington, Philadelphia and New York, some of whom have second homes in the quaint beach community about 2  1/2 hours from the District.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2021

"I think he'll get stronger in Iowa. The more they attack Cruz, the stronger he will get, because Iowa caucus-goers are discerning," King says.

From US News • Jan. 14, 2016

No two leaves are alike, not two human beings are alike, and if we are discerning, the attraction of any one of them is infinite.

From It Can Be Done Poems of Inspiration by Morris, Joseph