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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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Those pairs were far more restrained in their use of the Swarovski stones, which appeared only on the Swoosh logos.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Despite the rich visuals and heavy subject matter, the film itself feels subtle and restrained, the surreal plot artfully revealing itself to the viewer piece by devastating piece.
—Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Natalie Venetia Belcon, whose Tony-winning performance in Buena Vista Social Club carried quiet authority and gravitas, anchoring the show with a presence that's both restrained and deeply felt.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Built for the battlefield, restrained autonomy Phantom MK-1 relies primarily on cameras rather than complex sensor arrays such as LiDAR, a deliberate design choice intended to simplify data integration and improve reliability in harsh environments.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
Despite the rich visuals and heavy subject matter, the film itself feels subtle and restrained, the surreal plot artfully revealing itself to the viewer piece by devastating piece.
—Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2025
Natalie Venetia Belcon, whose Tony-winning performance in Buena Vista Social Club carried quiet authority and gravitas, anchoring the show with a presence that's both restrained and deeply felt.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Built for the battlefield, restrained autonomy Phantom MK-1 relies primarily on cameras rather than complex sensor arrays such as LiDAR, a deliberate design choice intended to simplify data integration and improve reliability in harsh environments.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Restrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restrained. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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