Examples of restrained in a Sentence
She was admired for her restrained behavior.
a restrained style of architecture
The room was decorated with restrained colors.
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Langston said the restrained approach reflects a runoff strategy, conserving money until the two-man runoff.
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Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sashya Thind specializes in warm minimalism, designing spaces that feel welcoming yet restrained.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Those who have no accountability for their actions are not, naturally, restrained.
—Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
On that score, at least, the film proves uncharacteristically restrained.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sashya Thind specializes in warm minimalism, designing spaces that feel welcoming yet restrained.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Those who have no accountability for their actions are not, naturally, restrained.
—Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
On that score, at least, the film proves uncharacteristically restrained.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Restrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restrained. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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