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
The light and unobtrusive Meta’s Ray-Bans are closer to the mark.
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Charlie Fink, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Soundbars are an unobtrusive and affordable way to pump up the volume, and Sony's HT-S2000 is a great deal at this price.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024
In order to give the actor maximum flexibility (and themselves the ability to catch his best moments on the fly), Sher and Phillips developed a method of shooting with no rehearsal, no marks, and unobtrusive lighting from sources that are always based in reality.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
Otherwise, besides a smattering of unobtrusive badging, there isn’t a lot to discern it from pedestrian/basic CLA 250 upon first glance, but in a good way.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Charlie Fink, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Soundbars are an unobtrusive and affordable way to pump up the volume, and Sony's HT-S2000 is a great deal at this price.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024
In order to give the actor maximum flexibility (and themselves the ability to catch his best moments on the fly), Sher and Phillips developed a method of shooting with no rehearsal, no marks, and unobtrusive lighting from sources that are always based in reality.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024
Otherwise, besides a smattering of unobtrusive badging, there isn’t a lot to discern it from pedestrian/basic CLA 250 upon first glance, but in a good way.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
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The company also offers the SK hynix Tube T31 1TB - $59.99 (was $89.99) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II $249.00 These earbuds provide 6 hours of listening time, they've been modified to be more discreet than last year's model, and their sound is Bose-excellent.Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Designed for comfort and discretion, these nearly invisible hearing aids fit snugly behind or inside the ear, ensuring a seamless and natural listening experience.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Adam wants to disappear and remain invisible, yet Ayub somehow remains completely watchable and the focus of the audience’s curiosity.Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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The firm’s commitment to quality and British craftsmanship has not gone unnoticed, and the company was awarded a royal warrant from the then-Prince of Wales in 1996.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Unraveling Ahlgren’s scheme relied on the anonymity of cryptocurrency and the assumption that his digital movements would go unnoticed.Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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