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 unobtrusive buildings are made from local materials and there are just 11 minimalistic suites with a modern Japanese aesthetic.
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
His unobtrusive medium closeups allow the performers to tell Rob’s story through posture and body language.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
Maciej envisions a world where robots like Clone’s androids will become as common as smartphones—highly functional, yet intuitive and unobtrusive.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
While other wearable tech devices, like the Apple Watch, can be clunky or get in the way of other accessories, the Oura Ring is unobtrusive and comes in several colorways — from Black to Rose Gold — to fit with any style.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
His unobtrusive medium closeups allow the performers to tell Rob’s story through posture and body language.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
Maciej envisions a world where robots like Clone’s androids will become as common as smartphones—highly functional, yet intuitive and unobtrusive.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
While other wearable tech devices, like the Apple Watch, can be clunky or get in the way of other accessories, the Oura Ring is unobtrusive and comes in several colorways — from Black to Rose Gold — to fit with any style.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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This exclusive neighborhood, nestled along the coastline of California, is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, discreet luxury, and appeal to high-profile residents.—
Ally Neagen,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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If these strategies aren't sufficient, explore internal opportunities or begin a discreet job search.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The observatory will create a map of the sky in 102 colors of infrared light, which is invisible to the human eye and ideal for studying stars and galaxies.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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That means the investors for new games aren’t gamers but external and often invisible organizations, and sometimes wealthy individuals, who are paying the bill.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The price jump has not gone unnoticed at the White House, where President Trump mentioned the increase during his first cabinet meeting.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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The deletion of the COO’s emails went unnoticed for months, making recovery impossible without independent backups.—
Nick Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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