as in quiet
not excessively showy
a family man who drives a serviceable, decidedly unflashy car
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Recent Examples of unflashy
The film’s strong suit is its matter-of-fact fusion of the supernatural and the quotidian — that and its unflashy intimacy.
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Oct. 2022
Over the weekend at a Venetian culinary event called Tastemakers, Wakuda was a quieter presence alongside other celebrity chefs, including Wolfgang Puck, but the unflashy demeanor fits with his success story.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
Allies of Starmer, however, defend his unflashy personality.
—Emily Ashton, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2022
The unflashy attention to period details by production designer Micaela Saiegh and costume designer Mónica Toschi serves the story well, never distracting from Strassera and the work at hand.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Oct. 2022
Over the weekend at a Venetian culinary event called Tastemakers, Wakuda was a quieter presence alongside other celebrity chefs, including Wolfgang Puck, but the unflashy demeanor fits with his success story.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
Allies of Starmer, however, defend his unflashy personality.
—Emily Ashton, Fortune, 25 Sep. 2022
The unflashy attention to period details by production designer Micaela Saiegh and costume designer Mónica Toschi serves the story well, never distracting from Strassera and the work at hand.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflashy
Adjective
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Sure, Texas has plenty of sleepy towns, dusty ranchland and quiet downtowns that rarely see a crowd.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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This gives players a chance to play out some tender, quiet scenes in between the blades and the blood. iHunt Oftentimes, demon hunters are part of secretive organizations or bloodlines with thousand year histories.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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That those brilliant turquoise waves had flattened and hardened into muted whites and grays.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Julia is dressed quite plainly in servants’ clothing, while Henry looks slightly more well-to-do, though he’s also fitted in muted browns (and notably is wearing a kilt!).—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Over the past three months, Trump has been engaged in multiple rounds of saber-rattling and often intense negotiations with U.S. trading partners that have jangled nerves but nonetheless coincided with a subdued but solid pace of economic growth.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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Should the labor market weaken and inflation remain relatively subdued, more interest rate cuts are possible.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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But the collection proved more understated than its presentation, despite its focus on India’s sartorial influence on contemporary fashion.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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There are both bold and understated options available.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Several Republican members who spent years hyping up the Epstein case remained restrained in criticizing the White House's handling of the matter.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
24 July 2025
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This restrained color story feels fresh yet timeless.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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In 1985, at the age of 27, Meyer opened his first business: Union Square Cafe, a modern American restaurant which blends upscale dining with unpretentious warmth and hospitality.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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With miles of scenic beachfront, tons of local small businesses, and a welcoming, unpretentious vibe, South Bay's Beach Cities truly have something for everyone.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Edwin Feulner, founder and longtime president of the influential U.S. conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, has died, the foundation announced in a statement.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Farrier grew up in New Zealand and attended a conservative Christian school.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The simple solution is wearing regular ballet flats, whether they’re made from leather, satin, or something else.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
23 July 2025
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“Unflashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflashy. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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