unflashy
adjective
un·flashy
ˌən-ˈfla-shē 
: not bright, ostentatious, or showy : not flashy
… her forthright and unflashy singing strives for the … veracity of soul music rather than histrionics.—
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Examples of unflashy in a Sentence
a family man who drives a serviceable, decidedly unflashy car
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This fabled destination draws serious skiers who come not for the hype, but for its spectacular alpine conditions and unflashy culture.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Asked where Beast fits in five years’ time, Sapire’s answer is notably unflashy.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The open kitchen is basic, but the unflashy finishes appeal.
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Guard Malik Monk was elevated to a starting role to replace Fox, while third-year forward Keegan Murray supplied steady, unflashy two-way play as the club's fifth starter.
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Asked where Beast fits in five years’ time, Sapire’s answer is notably unflashy.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The open kitchen is basic, but the unflashy finishes appeal.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
Guard Malik Monk was elevated to a starting role to replace Fox, while third-year forward Keegan Murray supplied steady, unflashy two-way play as the club's fifth starter.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Unflashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unflashy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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