as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
The laptop sleeve is inconspicuous but easy to access, and the numerous internal and external pockets keep my essentials—wallet, Airpods, hand sanitizer, lip balm, and snacks—from sinking to the bottom.
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The Editors, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
Look for products with one or more of those ingredients, and always test first on a small, inconspicuous area to ensure your carpet won’t be damaged or stained.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
There’s much national interest in what would ordinarily be an inconspicuous case of a Broward County man charged with voting illegally.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Consider them your duvet’s inconspicuous, appealing costar.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2025
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The Editors, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
Look for products with one or more of those ingredients, and always test first on a small, inconspicuous area to ensure your carpet won’t be damaged or stained.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
There’s much national interest in what would ordinarily be an inconspicuous case of a Broward County man charged with voting illegally.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Consider them your duvet’s inconspicuous, appealing costar.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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The company is discreet, but their influence is far-reaching.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
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Long favored by Athenian elites, the island has drawn Greece’s old-money families and discreet international jet-setters who’ve been coming for generations.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Whether in a lab or a bedroom, the unconscious brain often connects ideas in ways our waking selves can’t, delivering sudden insights that feel like inspiration — but are really the reward for deep, often invisible, thought.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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The app is invisible and undetectable on the phone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Downtown's historic gem As tourists wander by in search of cowboy boots and a beer, the 1820s-era building at 104 Fifth Ave S. often goes unnoticed.—
Alessia Sandala,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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That rudeness did not go unnoticed, and on Swag, Justin is still airing out their arguments.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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