variants
also low-keyed
as in subdued
not excessively showy
hoping to make a good impression, he deliberately chose a low-key tie with a subtle pattern
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Recent Examples of low-key
An unserious scene but one that establishes tennis as a low-key cinematic battleground.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Since becoming parents, Iglesias and Kournikova have continued their low-key lifestyle but occasionally share snippets of their family life.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Socialize in a low-key setting, sip wine, beer or non-alcoholic offerings, nosh on snacks and craft or color with new friends.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2025
There are plenty of low-key places to pitch a tent within a few hours of Manhattan.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Since becoming parents, Iglesias and Kournikova have continued their low-key lifestyle but occasionally share snippets of their family life.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Socialize in a low-key setting, sip wine, beer or non-alcoholic offerings, nosh on snacks and craft or color with new friends.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2025
There are plenty of low-key places to pitch a tent within a few hours of Manhattan.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-key
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
Adjective
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The visual design of the new BMW iX3 harks back to the original Neue Klasse at the front, with a more subdued grille than recent models.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even royals apparently appreciate the brand’s combination of understated style and conspicuous thrift.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Garten’s love of simple and understated design translates to other areas of her home, too.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Climate scientists have long been vexed by the disconnect between the dire warnings blared by their models and the restrained policies enacted by world leaders.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing restrained about the family room, with brick walls that feature a bright splash of chartreuse (Benjamin Moore’s Wasabi, AF-430).—
Jeanne Lyons Davis,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Markets were relatively muted on Friday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The soft, muted tones of the jewels and beads used throughout the garment created an incandescent quality.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Curvaceous yet dominant lines showcase the vessel’s sturdy width, blunt hull, and an unpretentious attitude to exploring.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her natural and melodious style, so swift and unpretentious, bears death and danger on its wings.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The inspiration The Copleys wanted a low-water garden that would be simple to care for.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On highways and surface roads in the rural countryside west of Detroit, the 2025 Ford Explorer was smooth and quiet, with plenty of power for highway acceleration.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, tributes have poured in from across the country—including from several Dancing With the Stars alumni.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Young America’s Foundation, the latter’s parent organization, is similar to Kirk’s conservative student group Turning Point USA.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Low-key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-key. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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