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 color scheme was an unobtrusive if unremarkable mix of taupes and grays, which, in retrospect, offered its own respite from the technicolor experience on the rest of the ship.
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
There might be a way to create a small number of unobtrusive home sites on the south side of the property, along Southern Boulevard, and keep most of Mar-a-Lago safe for the future.
—Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
The unobtrusive buildings are made from local materials and there are just 11 minimalistic suites with a modern Japanese aesthetic.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
His unobtrusive medium closeups allow the performers to tell Rob’s story through posture and body language.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
There might be a way to create a small number of unobtrusive home sites on the south side of the property, along Southern Boulevard, and keep most of Mar-a-Lago safe for the future.
—Miami Herasld Archives, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
The unobtrusive buildings are made from local materials and there are just 11 minimalistic suites with a modern Japanese aesthetic.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
His unobtrusive medium closeups allow the performers to tell Rob’s story through posture and body language.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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There are many discreet areas and each one has been thoughtfully decorated.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Elevated by fluted panels and a duo of discreet storage drawers, its look is polished enough to nimbly complement non-office settings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Bureau staff spot tricks and traps that are invisible to the untrained eye.—
Mike Calhoun,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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This aerial photograph of a frozen lake revealed asymmetrical design that is invisible while standing at ground level.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This type of mistake didn't go unnoticed as several of his colleagues pushed back on it.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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While drones, cameras and security staff are visible, much of the technology working behind the scenes goes unnoticed.—
Josh Bruni,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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