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
To shield the imposters from scrutiny by picky eaters, Tsui recommends opting for red lentils rather than green or brown because of their more unobtrusive taste.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024
At first glance, the audio-visual approach in the sequel is familiar, with unobtrusive medium shots of Chinese youth hunched over noisy sewing machines, whose collective rattles form a white hum.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024
For those who change positions frequently, consider an unobtrusive adjustment and/or closure mechanism like slim Velcro, a magnetic closure, or a slide buckle.
—Nicole Kinning, WIRED, 24 July 2024
Despite its many pockets, organizers, and included compression straps, the 25-liter bag feels more flexible, which will appeal to shoppers seeking a lightweight and unobtrusive backpack.
—Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024
At first glance, the audio-visual approach in the sequel is familiar, with unobtrusive medium shots of Chinese youth hunched over noisy sewing machines, whose collective rattles form a white hum.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024
For those who change positions frequently, consider an unobtrusive adjustment and/or closure mechanism like slim Velcro, a magnetic closure, or a slide buckle.
—Nicole Kinning, WIRED, 24 July 2024
Despite its many pockets, organizers, and included compression straps, the 25-liter bag feels more flexible, which will appeal to shoppers seeking a lightweight and unobtrusive backpack.
—Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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This is backed by a very discreet number of behaviors that build this confidence.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rather, the Dune actor has been slinging her belongings—and her boyfriend Tom Holland’s new beverage line—into the new Neverfull Inside Out in black cowhide leather, which is decidedly more discreet than the original.Alice Newbold, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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Don’t make people go through this with no one but Jesse and the invisible producers!Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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People who climbed the academic ladder were feted with accolades, while those who didn’t were rendered invisible.David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Ruffle tea towels and placemats also come in leopard so that no item in your kitchen goes unnoticed.Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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The discipline is now starting to pinpoint where and when certain precious or critical minerals appeared, and in which rocks—a fact that has not gone unnoticed by the mining industry, Hazen says.Paul Voosen, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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