as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
However, these little, inconspicuous balls are highly flammable.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
For his part, Saxon testified Wednesday that Ye insisted the work remain inconspicuous because no permits had been pulled.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
The realization that real people were cast to play hundreds of bushes at the Super Bowl turned the inconspicuous performers into a social media sensation overnight.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
While cell towers are normally installed in inconspicuous locations to seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, Echard’s visitors are encouraged to seek out and view this edifice at close range.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
For his part, Saxon testified Wednesday that Ye insisted the work remain inconspicuous because no permits had been pulled.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
The realization that real people were cast to play hundreds of bushes at the Super Bowl turned the inconspicuous performers into a social media sensation overnight.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
While cell towers are normally installed in inconspicuous locations to seamlessly integrate into urban landscapes, Echard’s visitors are encouraged to seek out and view this edifice at close range.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
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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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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