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verb

past tense of understate

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Its strike Wednesday that was intercepted near Tel Aviv managed to be both unprecedented and understated. Christian Edwards, CNN, 25 Sep. 2024 This is a particularly somber and understated movie, resembling domestic dramas like Ordinary People more than traditional horror films. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 15 Sep. 2024 Glamorous but understated, this office chair exudes quiet luxury. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024 This classic look is the perfect combination of elegant and understated. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for understated 

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“Understated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understated. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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