1. a person who perceives or recognizes something with insight or judgment
Usage: often used in formal or literary contexts

Examples

• A skilled discerner of character can quickly assess a person's true intentions.
• The art critic was known as a discerner of emerging talent in the contemporary art world.
• As a discerner of quality, she refused to compromise on materials for her designs.
• The discerner of truth must be willing to question popular opinion.
• He proved himself a discerner of subtle differences in musical composition.