as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
Our choice clearly isn't the best starting point from which to springboard a camper company specializing in affordable, inconspicuous caravans.
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New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
Just make sure to test the shaving cream on a small, inconspicuous area of the material before applying in larger or more prominent areas.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Though inconspicuous—the largest reach only about one millimeter in length—tardigrades are incredibly resilient.
—Paulina Rowińska, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Dave’s place in the community does not make for a great inconspicuous accomplice, especially as Dave and Nancy’s feelings for each other start to get messy and in the way.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025
Just make sure to test the shaving cream on a small, inconspicuous area of the material before applying in larger or more prominent areas.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Though inconspicuous—the largest reach only about one millimeter in length—tardigrades are incredibly resilient.
—Paulina Rowińska, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Dave’s place in the community does not make for a great inconspicuous accomplice, especially as Dave and Nancy’s feelings for each other start to get messy and in the way.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
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Julius’s secretive couplings with a Latino gambler (Diego Calva) are discreet, never sensual like Hernández’s nude compositions.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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The 27,000-square-foot behemoth—once two side-by-side mansions—set the tone for what was to come: a rush of high-net-worth individuals turning D.C.’s historically discreet neighborhoods into billionaire enclaves.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Level up your LinkedIn by fixing these invisible barriers Your LinkedIn growth depends on mastering these fundamental elements that most people miss.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The female moths deposit their almost invisible eggs in places where spider webs are likely to form, especially rotten logs, tree hollows and rock cavities.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But chronic stress — the kind that builds quietly from daily pressures such as financial worries or family concerns — is what slowly chips away at your health, often going unnoticed until symptoms become impossible to ignore.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, engaging with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can offer critical insights that would otherwise go unnoticed.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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