as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
So, these inconspicuous glasses could be an attractive option for people who don't want to be identified as having hearing issues.
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New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2025
The darkness of the land gives it a dingy atmosphere like an actual swamp and, fittingly, an inconspicuous opening in a tree stump leads to Shrek's Merry Fairytale ride.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Test the product on an inconspicuous area of carpeting before incorporating it with your other cleaning products.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
If Petrenko is inconspicuous, Mäkelä is inescapable.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2025
The darkness of the land gives it a dingy atmosphere like an actual swamp and, fittingly, an inconspicuous opening in a tree stump leads to Shrek's Merry Fairytale ride.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Test the product on an inconspicuous area of carpeting before incorporating it with your other cleaning products.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
If Petrenko is inconspicuous, Mäkelä is inescapable.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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This exclusive neighborhood, nestled along the coastline of California, is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, discreet luxury, and appeal to high-profile residents.—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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If these strategies aren't sufficient, explore internal opportunities or begin a discreet job search.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The observatory will create a map of the sky in 102 colors of infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye and ideal for studying stars and galaxies.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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That means the investors for new games aren’t gamers but external and often invisible organizations, and sometimes wealthy individuals, who are paying the bill.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The price jump has not gone unnoticed at the White House, where President Trump mentioned the increase during his first cabinet meeting.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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The deletion of the COO’s emails went unnoticed for months, making recovery impossible without independent backups.—
Nick Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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