as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
the notice that an 18% tip would be automatically added was so unobtrusive we almost didn't see it at the bottom of the menu
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Recent Examples of unobtrusive
Every scene and gag plays out in noncommittal fashion, with an unmoving, unobtrusive camera capturing stilted compositions.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 26 June 2025
The aesthetic leans toward modern and unobtrusive, fitting neatly into a professional desktop setup without drawing attention.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Duluth, Minnesota, has installed effective and unobtrusive signs at each beach entrance next to a garbage receptacle.
—John Michael Pierobon, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2025
Ruffles around the neck and sleeves nod to the ever-popular cottage-core trend, while the keyhole detail at the back is unobtrusive yet functional.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 26 June 2025
The aesthetic leans toward modern and unobtrusive, fitting neatly into a professional desktop setup without drawing attention.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
Duluth, Minnesota, has installed effective and unobtrusive signs at each beach entrance next to a garbage receptacle.
—John Michael Pierobon, Sun Sentinel, 25 May 2025
Ruffles around the neck and sleeves nod to the ever-popular cottage-core trend, while the keyhole detail at the back is unobtrusive yet functional.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
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So & So’s – Romer Hotel, Hell’s Kitchen, NYC How to access: Look for the discreet blue door inside the Romer Hotel lobby.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Designed by Armani and his team of architects, the residences will draw inspiration from his personal residences and mirror his signature aesthetic of discreet elegance.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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From Assumption To Alignment: The Power Of Agreements Turning expectations into agreements is about making the invisible visible.—
Carrie-Ann Barrow,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For many Hoosiers, youth homelessness is an invisible issue.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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Either way, these conversations reveal strengths that otherwise go unnoticed and let your team know their growth is on your radar, even if a formal opportunity isn’t open yet.—
Beth Forester,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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But Patinkin’s strong condemnation of the Israeli government’s ongoing war in Gaza has not gone unnoticed by some of Israel’s strongest advocates on social media.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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