as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
At first, the object that surfaced was inconspicuous, packed in a wet clod of earth.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Always spot test in an inconspicuous area before tackling a larger surface, and avoid using detergent on delicate natural stone, hardwood, unfinished wood and glass.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Use them sparingly and test in an inconspicuous spot first.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Always spot test in an inconspicuous area before tackling a larger surface, and avoid using detergent on delicate natural stone, hardwood, unfinished wood and glass.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Use them sparingly and test in an inconspicuous spot first.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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Across 9,526 square feet, the home keeps a discreet face from the street, then unfolds over three levels toward gardens, pool and boatshed.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The service Like pretty much everything at this hotel, the service is both smart and discreet—not fawning, but preemptive and always on alert.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Contacts correct vision and filter blue light in one nearly invisible package, while glasses can be worn over existing contacts.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Though largely invisible to the public, infrastructure increasingly determines America’s economic competitiveness.—
Gregg Herrin,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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When Chris Davis first started working in law enforcement over 30 years ago, elections would come and go relatively unnoticed.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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No trim, surface, picture frame, vase, or lamp goes unnoticed in this North Carolina mountain cottage, where a distinct color palette and a strong undercurrent of whimsy tie together each room in Elizabeth and Alex Brooks’ home.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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