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 this day, baseball remains the most user-friendly ad environment, as its thrifty two-minute breaks are singularly unobtrusive.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Just be aware that the free version is ad-supported, though the ads are usually unobtrusive: https://wps.com
Free doesn’t mean underpowered
Today’s free options can easily handle the needs of most users—writing, formatting, printing, and file compatibility.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2025
Ruffles around the neck and sleeves nod to the ever-popular cottage-core trend, while the keyhole detail at the back is unobtrusive yet functional.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Her team was among the first to demonstrate that ultrathin, stretchable electronics could adhere seamlessly to the skin, offering a comfortable and unobtrusive way to monitor the body’s electrical activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Just be aware that the free version is ad-supported, though the ads are usually unobtrusive: https://wps.com
Free doesn’t mean underpowered
Today’s free options can easily handle the needs of most users—writing, formatting, printing, and file compatibility.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2025
Ruffles around the neck and sleeves nod to the ever-popular cottage-core trend, while the keyhole detail at the back is unobtrusive yet functional.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Her team was among the first to demonstrate that ultrathin, stretchable electronics could adhere seamlessly to the skin, offering a comfortable and unobtrusive way to monitor the body’s electrical activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Up above, there’s a sweeping grand staircase ascending to the second floor revealing a semi-private dining area for over 40 guests and a private dining room for up to 20 with additional access via a discreet VIP entrance.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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But while Vevers is a two-time CFDA award winner — for Accessory Designer of the Year in 2017 and for the Innovation Award last year — his industry profile remains more discreet than newer, smaller designers.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The final result needed to be invisible, weightless, scentless, and makeup-gripping, all of which were achieved with flying colors—actually, with no color at all since the formula is completely clear on all skin tones.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Those choices form the invisible curriculum that influences how students think, collaborate, and eventually lead as professionals and citizens.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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What might go unnoticed by many people reacting to the news about Kimmel and his potential cancellation is that this is not the first time ABC has made such a move.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The acute phase may last weeks or months and often goes unnoticed, though some people develop fever, fatigue, body aches, rash or swelling around the bite site, the CDC says.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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