as in muted
not excessively showy
after such a heated argument, it was a relief to hear someone use toned-down language to state their position
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 July 2024
For her, that meant toned-down, muted pinks and mauve desert tones.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
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Its colorful striped pattern is toned-down ever so slightly by a pair of fashion flip-flops from Massimo Dutti and Haight’s chestnut-colored swimsuit.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 July 2024
For her, that meant toned-down, muted pinks and mauve desert tones.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toned-down
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The vibrant hues of golden hour gave way to the muted, earthy tones of not-quite-dusk.Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
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But for now the markets appear to be bracing for muted prices, a situation that should keep a lid on gas prices.Matt Egan, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Each breach, whether a dramatic leap into the air or a more subdued lunge, gives us a glimpse into the intricate lives these predators lead beneath the waves.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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The dress hit all the right formal notes in a subdued way, perhaps owning to the fact that Jolie has a long history of wearing such silky designs.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2024
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Mati Clementine Diop was born in 1982 and reared in Paris’s Twelfth Arrondissement, a quiet residential area whose Hausmannian architecture and lack of diversity felt stultifying.Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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Parents will like the volume control on the back of the doll, particularly during quiet play.Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Finally, the treble was so smooth and restrained, never straying into sibilance or even a hint of distortion.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chaplin’s vivid yet restrained photos (from vineyards in Napa Valley, France’s Burgundy region, Lebanon and elsewhere) pair with Menin’s clear explanations about how and why wine grapes respond to climate changes.Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Quiet Family is stylishly shot with an interesting soundtrack and understated performances.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
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Tapping into the slow fashion movement, communication expert Paolo De Vivo launched his knitwear project back in 2018, building it into a go-to brand for luxurious and understated wardrobe builders.Martino Carrera, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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Months after conservative blowback led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost donations, the organizer remains undaunted and ready to quadruple her impact.Eva Reign, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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Photo : Ocean Alexander Ocean Alexander 28L Legend After the visual drama of Ocean Alexander’s flagship 35P Puro, which was unveiled at last spring’s Palm Beach boat show, the Taiwanese builder is showing off its softer, more conservative side at FLIBS.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Toned-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toned-down. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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