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Recent Examples of unflamboyant
Avril Haines, Tony Blinken, these are some of the most understated and unflamboyant, deeply steeped in the culture of the agencies that they're being asked to run.
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CBS News, 9 Dec. 2020
Gray-haired, unflamboyant, provincial, the very definition of keep-calm-and-carry-on, Mrs. May seemed to be exactly what England wanted.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 7 June 2017
CBS News, 9 Dec. 2020
Gray-haired, unflamboyant, provincial, the very definition of keep-calm-and-carry-on, Mrs. May seemed to be exactly what England wanted.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 7 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflamboyant
Adjective
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Massey added that while each environment has to feel specific and appropriate, there’s also an overall cohesion to the soundscape that must be maintained.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s picks Pointing to West’s promotion in the leadup to his upcoming album Bully, Doe’s lawyers call the title appropriate.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Experts said other groups beyond faith institutions could follow Metropolitan’s lead at a time when hate and anti-government extremist groups are on the rise and some conservative organizations are stepping up efforts to dismantle civil rights policies and laws.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Together, Vance's actions amounted to an astonishing intervention in European politics that was swiftly condemned by top officials, including Germany's conservative leader and likely next chancellor.—
Zachary Basu,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Both looks seem to make a subtle and understated reference to the yellow American lotus flower.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Goggins is playing at the most understated end of his range, as Rick is for the most part emotionally closed off and tight-lipped.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lots of unflashy organic details make Peppered Pig stand out.—
Matt Wake | mwake@al.com,
al,
1 Mar. 2023
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As the poster girl for ’90s minimalism, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s jewellery collection was decidedly unflashy.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
28 Nov. 2022
Adjective
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Dog folk often call Westminster the Super Bowl of dog shows, and the comparison might be especially fitting this year.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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This game may offer him the chance to cap off his career with a second championship, a fitting send-off after a remarkable 15-season tenure.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So, these inconspicuous glasses could be an attractive option for people who don't want to be identified as having hearing issues.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2025
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The darkness of the land gives it a dingy atmosphere like an actual swamp and, fittingly, an inconspicuous opening in a tree stump leads to Shrek's Merry Fairytale ride.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Located on Florida’s Panhandle southeast of Panama City, Mexico Beach is an under-the-radar community with about 1,000 people and a quiet, Old Florida vibe.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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The scene is a quiet one, and does not lead to any grand romantic declarations.—
Kayti Burt,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Unflamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflamboyant. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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