as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
There are no insecticides that will control the larva of this inconspicuous grayish-brown moth.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Szabo, an otherwise inconspicuous former bureaucrat, helped to unite two distinct networks with overlapping ambitions.
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Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
16 June 2026
Despite its inconspicuous facade, the 25-room property is something of an oasis.
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Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 June 2026
Not all will react the same depending on durability, so proceed with caution and —as always—spot test in an inconspicuous area first.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Szabo, an otherwise inconspicuous former bureaucrat, helped to unite two distinct networks with overlapping ambitions.
—
Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
16 June 2026
Despite its inconspicuous facade, the 25-room property is something of an oasis.
—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
16 June 2026
Not all will react the same depending on durability, so proceed with caution and —as always—spot test in an inconspicuous area first.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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And for anyone who loves a good celebrity wedding, the Kelce-Swift union has been something of a masterclass in how to throw a huge party that may not be discreet but certainly has style.
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Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.
Adjective
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Dazzling Venus would be invisible due to its proximity to the sun.
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Developed by Giacomo Sasso, a postdoctoral researcher at Queen Mary University of London, this new tactile system allows robots to see touch in real time by instantly transforming invisible mechanical forces into vivid, dynamic color patterns.
Adjective
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Everyday an employee makes a choice to continue working for a company, and that should not go unnoticed.
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The weight of the titular role has not gone unnoticed to Minetree either.
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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