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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This restrained style is available in three neutrals that work well with virtually any spring look.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The interiors lean into natural materials and a restrained palette, letting the original bones of the structure shine.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Color still finds its way into the home, though in a restrained, thoughtful way.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
In contrast, Ionic capitals, which are more restrained, currently grace the columns at the entrance of the White House.
—Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The interiors lean into natural materials and a restrained palette, letting the original bones of the structure shine.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Color still finds its way into the home, though in a restrained, thoughtful way.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
In contrast, Ionic capitals, which are more restrained, currently grace the columns at the entrance of the White House.
—Kevin D. Murphy, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Restrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restrained. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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