as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
Find an inconspicuous area to dab a new leather cleaner.
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Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
In April 2022, a group of conservative thinkers, former lawmakers and policy advisers convened in an inconspicuous building in Washington.
—Ines Chomnalez, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
Note that this may mean threading them through an inconspicuous piece of cushion fabric.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Demure and inconspicuous, it’s supposed to blend unobtrusively into the scenery, to serve as a quiet workhorse instead of an ostentatious status symbol.
—Christopher Null, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2020
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Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
In April 2022, a group of conservative thinkers, former lawmakers and policy advisers convened in an inconspicuous building in Washington.
—Ines Chomnalez, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
Note that this may mean threading them through an inconspicuous piece of cushion fabric.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Demure and inconspicuous, it’s supposed to blend unobtrusively into the scenery, to serve as a quiet workhorse instead of an ostentatious status symbol.
—Christopher Null, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2020
See all Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
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Finger tapping, rooted in the practice of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), is a simple, discreet method that acts as a mental reset button, breaking the cycle of overthinking.Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Rabbi took a lot of folks to a lot of cheap dentists, and quite a few ladies seeking discreet abortions to the nearby township of Spring Lake.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dark matter, meanwhile, refers to the mysterious and invisible substance that seems to hold galaxies together.Victoria Corless, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Essay My Mother's Disappearances Lisa Coxon Children like me, whose parents suffer from mental health issues, often become invisible ourselves.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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But there may be a silent drain on your profits that often goes unnoticed: A lack of transparency from credit card processors can cost businesses.Robert Day, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Unlike traditional news outlets, social media platforms allow everyday individuals to share firsthand accounts, break down stories in real-time, and amplify underreported issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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