as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
the notice that an 18% tip would be automatically added was so unobtrusive we almost didn't see it at the bottom of the menu
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Recent Examples of unobtrusive
The Kayano 30’s new stability strategy, retained in the Kayano 31, replaced these firm, controlling devices with clever geometry and new, unobtrusive foot-guidance strategies.
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Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
The stability features were completely unobtrusive and invisible on the run, but footplants felt connected and supported whether striding easily or pushing the pace.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
Finally, here's a budget model from TP-Link that delivers surprisingly great 2K video in a compact and unobtrusive package.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
The sweat-wicking fabric is ideal heading into spring, and the pants even boast spacious yet unobtrusive pockets to hold your phone and other travel essentials.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
The stability features were completely unobtrusive and invisible on the run, but footplants felt connected and supported whether striding easily or pushing the pace.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
Finally, here's a budget model from TP-Link that delivers surprisingly great 2K video in a compact and unobtrusive package.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
The sweat-wicking fabric is ideal heading into spring, and the pants even boast spacious yet unobtrusive pockets to hold your phone and other travel essentials.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Julius’s secretive couplings with a Latino gambler (Diego Calva) are discreet, never sensual like Hernández’s nude compositions.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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Unlike smoking, edibles offer a discreet, tasty, and often longer-lasting experience.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The female moths deposit their almost invisible eggs in places where spider webs are likely to form, especially rotten logs, tree hollows and rock cavities.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Level up your LinkedIn by fixing these invisible barriers Your LinkedIn growth depends on mastering these fundamental elements that most people miss.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a kind of magical, cinematic quality to the island, which hasn’t gone unnoticed by the film and literary worlds either.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Mazi's dedication to being the best has not gone unnoticed, and the restaurant has racked up several accolades over the years, but the biggest honor is that it’s almost always packed.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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