as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
On an invitation from McGuire last weekend, Heath returned to Allianz for the first time but was inconspicuous to most while observing the Los Angeles FC match from the suite level.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The resulting look sits squarely between the almost inconspicuous Even G2 and the very noticeable bulk of the Meta Ray-Ben Display.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Rounds said the La Grange apartments are inconspicuous and blend in to the larger community.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
While the place may be inconspicuous, one of its owners is well-known, in the 305 and beyond.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
The resulting look sits squarely between the almost inconspicuous Even G2 and the very noticeable bulk of the Meta Ray-Ben Display.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Rounds said the La Grange apartments are inconspicuous and blend in to the larger community.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
While the place may be inconspicuous, one of its owners is well-known, in the 305 and beyond.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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Accessed via a discreet doorway within the hotel, the intimate dining room is defined by traditional Japanese craftsmanship and meticulous detail.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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Rampant mosquitoes are new to Southern California, and people are unsure of how to deal with them, but the hotel’s discreet insect-repellent plug-ins are a thoughtful touch that ensures a great night’s sleep.—
Priyanka Mattoo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Lou’s unit is sent to a rooftop to start shooting at an invisible enemy; the Khachaturian cars hear the gunfire and don’t know what to do.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Experts have described the phenomenon as an invisible crisis with long-term humanitarian consequences — there are few official figures on the number of displaced people, who have almost no resources to turn to once violence forces them to leave.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Some in Labour say the government's achievements, including protections for renters and a higher minimum wage, are going unnoticed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Billions pass through the human body every second unnoticed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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