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
The service is currently funded by ads — some from pharmaceutical and medical device companies — on its app and website, though many of the clinicians interviewed for this article remarked that the ads were either unobtrusive or nonexistent.
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Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Their approach is on the unobtrusive side, which adds to the peaceful vibe.
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Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
This single-zone fridge offers quiet operation and unobtrusive, with clean lines and an economical physical footprint.
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Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
Service is both unobtrusive and thoughtful.
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Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unobtrusive
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Their approach is on the unobtrusive side, which adds to the peaceful vibe.
—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
This single-zone fridge offers quiet operation and unobtrusive, with clean lines and an economical physical footprint.
—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
Service is both unobtrusive and thoughtful.
—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unobtrusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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And for anyone who loves a good celebrity wedding, the Kelce-Swift union has been something of a masterclass in how to throw a huge party that may not be discreet but certainly has style.
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Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.
Adjective
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Dazzling Venus would be invisible due to its proximity to the sun.
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Developed by Giacomo Sasso, a postdoctoral researcher at Queen Mary University of London, this new tactile system allows robots to see touch in real time by instantly transforming invisible mechanical forces into vivid, dynamic color patterns.
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Everyday an employee makes a choice to continue working for a company, and that should not go unnoticed.
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The weight of the titular role has not gone unnoticed to Minetree either.
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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