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She was admired for her restrained behavior.
a restrained style of architecture
The room was decorated with restrained colors.
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Its restrained cinematography helped establish it as a benchmark for Chinese-language arthouse film.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 June 2026
At first, the fins were tasteful and restrained, adding jet-age glamour to post-war American cars.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Material choices are homey and restrained—soft woods, neutral fabrics, and sculptural artwork chosen during frequent meetings between the designers and clients—creating a quieter, more private atmosphere than the communal areas elsewhere onboard.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
And, Emanuel said the IPO activity is relatively restrained.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 June 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 June 2026
At first, the fins were tasteful and restrained, adding jet-age glamour to post-war American cars.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Material choices are homey and restrained—soft woods, neutral fabrics, and sculptural artwork chosen during frequent meetings between the designers and clients—creating a quieter, more private atmosphere than the communal areas elsewhere onboard.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
And, Emanuel said the IPO activity is relatively restrained.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 15 June 2026
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“Restrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restrained. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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