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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Recent Examples of toned-down
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
Adjective
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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Mars will show shades of muted reds on its surface, and its white polar cap can also be seen.John Natale, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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The embrace of these aesthetics in home design seems of a piece with the move toward muted colors and curvy furniture.Sarah Archer, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The race, which did not feature a competitive primary, began as a subdued affair.Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even a traditional white marble fireplace can have an impact in a subdued way when paired with a corresponding wall paint color.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s the guy in the quiet car on the 10:33 A.M.Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Fede Valverde’s goal highlights the quiet work at Valdebebas Madrid took Sevilla apart with two powerful shots, first from Mbappe and then by Fede Valverde.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Offering tremendous richness, with flavors of plum, morel cherry and fruits of the forest, along with a note of red poppy in the aromas, there is very good acidity, restrained wood notes and significant persistence.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The restrained approach has left Hermès facing one of the challenges in luxury retail: demand that far outpaces supply.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bridgehampton offers a more understated and authentic take on luxury, anchored by its equestrian heritage.Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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CeCe Floral Mock-neck Sweater This sweater strikes the ideal balance between feminine and understated.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Select Applebee's locations nationwide will be open on Christmas, although hours may be reduced, the company told USA TODAY.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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This year, major pharmacy chains might have reduced hours around the holidays.Gabe Hauari, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Researchers also found good reason to wonder whether X changed its algorithm after July 2024, when Musk endorsed Trump, to boost his account and other conservative accounts.Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gaetz has been a favorite among conservative voters as well as a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, who nominated him to lead the Justice Department as attorney general.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lepers’s case study offers a test of whether the same is true in your 50s, or whether the body’s adaptive potential is so blunted that some of the losses become permanent.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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On a third day, exercising afterwards blunted my Lingo Count by a few points.Meg Tirrell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Toned-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toned-down. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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