as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
But No Kings has been inconspicuous since October.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Testing a small spot in an inconspicuous spot will give you an idea of what to expect if applied all over.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Acetone is effective, but Verzini stresses that it should always be tested in an inconspicuous area first before applying it to the nail polish.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Stern’s design, woven through and behind the original 1908 building and the 1939 addition that gave the museum its full-block width, is transformative yet inconspicuous, embodying his values of understated patriotism, historical preservation, tastefulness, and memory.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
George Packer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Testing a small spot in an inconspicuous spot will give you an idea of what to expect if applied all over.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Acetone is effective, but Verzini stresses that it should always be tested in an inconspicuous area first before applying it to the nail polish.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Stern’s design, woven through and behind the original 1908 building and the 1939 addition that gave the museum its full-block width, is transformative yet inconspicuous, embodying his values of understated patriotism, historical preservation, tastefulness, and memory.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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The couple divvied up the open space into discreet zones and enlisted their daughter, Dorothy, a decorator, to close off the bedroom with library walls.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although some are playing a discreet game.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Minnie is practically invisible to most of the students at North Little Rock High School, which is what makes her friendship with Callie — the most popular girl in her class — so special.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even when these handsome young men are obviously posing for Tress’s camera, the work is rich and fascinating, providing a view into a world otherwise all but invisible to passersby.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Flory Bidunga’s emergence as an impactful shot blocker has not gone unnoticed by his Kansas men’s basketball teammates.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Peterson’s faith in the core group didn’t go unnoticed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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