as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
the notice that an 18% tip would be automatically added was so unobtrusive we almost didn't see it at the bottom of the menu
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Recent Examples of unobtrusive
Their approach is on the unobtrusive side, which adds to the peaceful vibe.
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Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
This single-zone fridge offers quiet operation and unobtrusive, with clean lines and an economical physical footprint.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Service is both unobtrusive and thoughtful.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
For policy makers, ADUs are viewed as an unobtrusive way to get more people in residential neighborhoods without overhauling that neighborhood’s character.
—Mark Dee
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
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Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
This single-zone fridge offers quiet operation and unobtrusive, with clean lines and an economical physical footprint.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Service is both unobtrusive and thoughtful.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
For policy makers, ADUs are viewed as an unobtrusive way to get more people in residential neighborhoods without overhauling that neighborhood’s character.
—Mark Dee
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unobtrusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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To pull it off, Bugg recommends hanging the plates using discreet plate hangers.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
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From discreet items like socks with a secret pocket to luggage locks, these anti-theft travel essentials will give you peace of mind on your next flight.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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And public health is so invisible.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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There, on May 29, Sojourner Truth delivered a legendary speech that called on attendees to reject the racial and gender biases used to limit her place in society and to defy a status quo that devalued her as a Black woman and treated her as invisible and expendable.—
Jocelyn Frye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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For perpetrators, upskirting is a crime committed in seconds, often unnoticed.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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This launch coincides with widespread, often unnoticed, AI integration by Google and OpenAI into business tools.—
TerDawn DeBoe,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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