as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
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.
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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
Look for products with one or more of those ingredients, and always test first on a small, inconspicuous area to ensure your carpet won’t be damaged or stained.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
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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
Look for products with one or more of those ingredients, and always test first on a small, inconspicuous area to ensure your carpet won’t be damaged or stained.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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The company is discreet, but their influence is far-reaching.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
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Long favored by Athenian elites, the island has drawn Greece’s old-money families and discreet international jet-setters who’ve been coming for generations.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Health is the invisible infrastructure beneath every board-level priority.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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This is an invisible parasite, there's no way a consumer's going to be able to see this.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Downtown's historic gem As tourists wander by in search of cowboy boots and a beer, the 1820s-era building at 104 Fifth Ave S. often goes unnoticed.—
Alessia Sandala,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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That rudeness did not go unnoticed, and on Swag, Justin is still airing out their arguments.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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