as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
There’s also a Zankou Chicken in an inconspicuous shopping plaza.
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Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Absent the manufacturer's official care instructions, follow the methods outlined below, taking care to test any products on an inconspicuous area of the suitcase, such as along a seam or on the bottom of the bag.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Test the rubbing alcohol in an inconspicuous area before using it on special finishes, dilute it, and make sure not to leave it on too long.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
The laptop sleeve is inconspicuous but easy to access, and the numerous internal and external pockets keep my essentials—wallet, Airpods, hand sanitizer, lip balm, and snacks—from sinking to the bottom.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
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Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Absent the manufacturer's official care instructions, follow the methods outlined below, taking care to test any products on an inconspicuous area of the suitcase, such as along a seam or on the bottom of the bag.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Test the rubbing alcohol in an inconspicuous area before using it on special finishes, dilute it, and make sure not to leave it on too long.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
The laptop sleeve is inconspicuous but easy to access, and the numerous internal and external pockets keep my essentials—wallet, Airpods, hand sanitizer, lip balm, and snacks—from sinking to the bottom.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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As global demand for discreet, flexible alternatives to traditional braces skyrockets, patients are driving a new standard for how orthodontic care should feel, function, and fit into daily life.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
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Guests arrive by private boat, arriving through a 15th-century Gothic portal on the canal, pass through a discreet doorway into Santa Fosca’s secret garden, or step off the Strada Nova into the courtyard.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The invisible spray, which covers around 80 to 110 square feet, costs $119 on the Rainworks company website; the stencils range from around $5 to $30.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Beyond its visual beauty, the light bridge also provides a valuable probe of dark matter, the invisible substance believed to make up roughly 80% of the universe's mass.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This guide breaks down the current average monthly costs for internet service, explains what drives those prices up and uncovers hidden fees that often go unnoticed.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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As doors to Kentucky classrooms open for the new school year, many students will arrive with various barriers to their success that are sometimes obvious but other times go unnoticed.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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