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 Ray-Ban Meta glasses are sleek, unobtrusive wearables with front-facing cameras and a passthrough display in the right lens that can show maps, texts, social media posts, and more.
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Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
These sorts of smart fibers aren't new – scientists have been working for some time to embed this technology into textiles for unobtrusive connectivity.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
The most reliable way to increase humidity in your home is to invest in an unobtrusive, ultrasonic humidifier.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
With 1000 nits of brightness, anti-glare treatment, and an IP56 weather-resistant build, it’s designed to live outdoors year-round while maintaining a refined, unobtrusive presence.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2026
These sorts of smart fibers aren't new – scientists have been working for some time to embed this technology into textiles for unobtrusive connectivity.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
The most reliable way to increase humidity in your home is to invest in an unobtrusive, ultrasonic humidifier.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
With 1000 nits of brightness, anti-glare treatment, and an IP56 weather-resistant build, it’s designed to live outdoors year-round while maintaining a refined, unobtrusive presence.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Play your cards right, and the most inconsequential detail in your wardrobe could be your biggest flex yet—a discreet way to wear one of the most sophisticated timekeepers ever made.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional clogs, or even Crocs, which serve a similar purpose, these clogs’ ventilated upper is more discreet with smaller holes — a trait that more understated, casual dressers will love.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the most impactful force on the court could be the silent, invisible sixth man – the mind gym.—
Haley Sawyer,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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IndieWire spoke directly with intimacy coordinators about their work, since — just like boom ops and gaffers — much of their on-set work is meant to be invisible.—
Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The site functions as a public service that allows the creator to stay mentally engaged while identifying trends and connections between stories that might otherwise go unnoticed by those too busy to consume multiple news sources.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The shift has not gone unnoticed by residents — and not all of them view it the same way.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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