as in quiet
not excessively showy
a family man who drives a serviceable, decidedly unflashy car
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Recent Examples of unflashy
But that’s part of Ridge’s unflashy charm.
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Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Feb. 2026
This fabled destination draws serious skiers who come not for the hype, but for its spectacular alpine conditions and unflashy culture.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Asked where Beast fits in five years’ time, Sapire’s answer is notably unflashy.
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Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
The open kitchen is basic, but the unflashy finishes appeal.
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Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unflashy
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Feb. 2026
This fabled destination draws serious skiers who come not for the hype, but for its spectacular alpine conditions and unflashy culture.
—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Asked where Beast fits in five years’ time, Sapire’s answer is notably unflashy.
—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
The open kitchen is basic, but the unflashy finishes appeal.
—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unflashy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflashy
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What was once a quiet corner of the terminal – your reward for loyalty or a hefty annual fee – has turned into a cafeteria for the masses.
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Rather than succumb to the misery of its subject matter, Union County is about the quiet, tedious, and remarkable work that is getting and staying sober — the final product a testament to all that can be achieved.
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Even though Clinton’s remarks Saturday received muted response on cable news due to the heatwave and Trump’s excesses, online the former President deftly tapped into the shifts among Democrats for a more combative approach to curb MAGA.
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Her bronzed makeup look consisted of taupe eyeshadow, black eyeliner, rosy cheeks, and a muted matte lip.
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Color isn't absent from naturalistic gardens, but the palette tends to be tighter and more subdued.
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All in all, Louis's hijinks were much more subdued than in previous years, however.
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Our customer tends to favor understated luxury and timeless pieces over overt branding.
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But a more understated reason is that every aspect of Coach Eve has been considered and designed to put a candidate at ease, by engineers and by artists.
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Since joining the winery, Melton has brought a restrained, classical sensibility to wines known for an ability to age.
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The world press was less restrained; the Post, the Daily Mail, the Hindustan Times, and many others ran screaming headlines, accompanied by photographs of the climbers purloined from social media.
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This intimate bar strikes a balance between intentional cocktails and an unpretentious vibe.
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While the pavilionlike design pays homage to International Style, the simple, unpretentious finishes recall the beach houses of yore.
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The conservative assault on child health starts with the anti-vaccine campaign and proceeds to cutbacks in nutrition assistance and narrowed access to healthcare.
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Each capsule biography offers a short video created in partnership with the conservative media organization PragerU.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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“Unflashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflashy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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