as in unprepossessing
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Recent Examples of unimposing
And yet Greece claimed that the existence of this rather unimposing nation-state posed a serious threat to its territorial integrity.
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Victor A. Friedman, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2018
One team set for a quiet start is two-time defending national champion Georgia, which will face an unimposing early-season slate of Tenessee-Martin, Ball State, South Carolina and Alabama-Birmingham.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 31 May 2023
We’re particularly obsessed with the mosaic ceilings and tiled flooring, dating back to the end of the 19th century, which bring a sense of unimposing grandeur.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 28 Apr. 2023
By contrast, the seven bras from KIT Undergarments, founded last year by two longtime celebrity stylists, are of almost Shaker simplicity, providing support in a mild, unimposing way and made of a nylon-and-spandex fabric that feels like smooth, stretchy cotton.
—Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 30 July 2020
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Victor A. Friedman, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2018
One team set for a quiet start is two-time defending national champion Georgia, which will face an unimposing early-season slate of Tenessee-Martin, Ball State, South Carolina and Alabama-Birmingham.
—Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 31 May 2023
We’re particularly obsessed with the mosaic ceilings and tiled flooring, dating back to the end of the 19th century, which bring a sense of unimposing grandeur.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 28 Apr. 2023
By contrast, the seven bras from KIT Undergarments, founded last year by two longtime celebrity stylists, are of almost Shaker simplicity, providing support in a mild, unimposing way and made of a nylon-and-spandex fabric that feels like smooth, stretchy cotton.
—Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 30 July 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimposing
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The artist himself, however, was rather more unprepossessing.Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2023
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The bishop has an amiable, unprepossessing manner, with a slight stoop and a twinkly smile.Nathaniel Rich Stacy Kranitz, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2022
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Sensing the Heat is in a bind, other teams have presented Miami with unappealing offers.Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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The shadow self and pain-body are distinct concepts, but both implore people to acknowledge the unappealing parts of themselves.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Still, with a budget deficit looming next year and a mayor whose preferred mode of dealing with unpleasant fiscal realities is to hike taxes, revenue grabs like congestion pricing are always on the table.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Another surprise was how unpleasant emotions were often motivating for leaders.Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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But asking them not to cook food that smells unappetizing to you, and is likely delightful to them?Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
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Afterall, there are few things as unappetizing as a spoonful of stale cereal.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Unimposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimposing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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