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also low-keyed
as in subdued
not excessively showy
hoping to make a good impression, he deliberately chose a low-key tie with a subtle pattern
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Recent Examples of low-key
Four-time French Open champion Swiatek, who will face Sabalenka in a blockbuster semifinal on Thursday, agreed in low-key style.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
His father, Sam, has run several sushi restaurants in the Kansas City area, including the low-key but well-regarded Sakae Sushi in Parkville.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Sarah, 28, started searching online for low-key reveal ideas.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 June 2025
This is a culturally exciting environment with access to natural beauty and a low-key lifestyle.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
His father, Sam, has run several sushi restaurants in the Kansas City area, including the low-key but well-regarded Sakae Sushi in Parkville.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Sarah, 28, started searching online for low-key reveal ideas.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 June 2025
This is a culturally exciting environment with access to natural beauty and a low-key lifestyle.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
Adjective
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While other noteworthy anniversaries of momentous events that have shaped the nation have often inspired documentaries and prime-time specials hosted by top news personalities, many TV news outlets are treating the Floyd anniversary with a more subdued tone.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Steel prices in the U.S. have witnessed a declining trend due to subdued demand in the domestic market with weak manufacturing activities.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The shade is more understated than golden apricot, perfect for folks like me who typically brighten up for summer but want to get a little more playful by adding in some gentle red tones.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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Haliburton was more understated, praising the rest of his teammates.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The company expects ongoing cautious consumer behavior amid persistent inflation, leading to restrained discretionary spending, especially on high-ticket products.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Wirtz, especially, can look awkward in Julian Nagelsmann’s team, and is used in a comparatively restrained way.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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In past decades, the impact of the deficit was more muted, as relatively small amounts of additional funding were needed to keep the government functional.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Clad in heavy end-grain cedar blocks, sandblasted to a muted and almost rocklike finish, the house disappears into its landscape of trees.—
Caroline Roux,
Architectural Digest,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The unpretentious, homey atmosphere is immediately inviting.—
Danielle Hallock,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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Planète Livre Marseille la Passerelle is a loud, unpretentious bar with an extensive wine selection (3 euros per glass).—
Lily Radziemski,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Ahead of the most important game of the year, Luke Esquivel said the key to a strong performance will be simple.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The drama division had been relatively quiet for a period but suddenly found its stride in the past year with a string of buzzy commissions that will now mostly air under new leadership.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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As romantic distractions fall away, the quiet also makes way for freedom.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Nawrocki, a conservative historian and amateur boxer who was backed by PiS, had presented the vote as a referendum on Tusk's 18-month-old government.—
Anna Magdalena Lubowicka,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Wilders’ decision comes days after conservative Karol Nawrocki was announced the winner of Poland’s weekend presidential runoff election, a victory that suggests that Poland will likely take a more populist and nationalist path under its new president, who was backed by President Trump.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Low-key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-key. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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