as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
the stitches are invisible, so the mended skirt looks as good as new
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Recent Examples of invisible
Caring for someone with one of these invisible illnesses can be particularly stressful.
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Kat McGowan, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
Sometimes fragments, glued to cardboard, say, can work about as well to give a concentrated, lower-frequency view of one’s surroundings and thereby present things otherwise invisible.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The optical reflector selectively redirects invisible near-infrared light toward the solar cells while allowing most visible light to pass through.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
The Exes is an intriguing psychological thriller about love’s promises and perils, how trauma can leave invisible scars, and the veil between self-protection and self-destruction.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
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Kat McGowan, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
Sometimes fragments, glued to cardboard, say, can work about as well to give a concentrated, lower-frequency view of one’s surroundings and thereby present things otherwise invisible.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The optical reflector selectively redirects invisible near-infrared light toward the solar cells while allowing most visible light to pass through.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
The Exes is an intriguing psychological thriller about love’s promises and perils, how trauma can leave invisible scars, and the veil between self-protection and self-destruction.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invisible
Adjective
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Multiple pockets help streamline organization as well, with a discreet zippered pocket on the back that keeps your cash or cards secure.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Consider installing a hook or series of hooks on the back of the bathroom door, in your closet, or in a discreet part of your bedroom.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Castillo’s family hard work has not gone unnoticed.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the medical center, Cryptic pregnancies are rare, with studies suggesting about 1 in 475 pregnancies go unnoticed until about 20 weeks gestation, while about 1 in 2,500 pregnancies go unnoticed until delivery.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When in doubt, try denim on an inconspicuous area to check for scratching or dye transfer.—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
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To remove discoloration from the dye in a colored candle, test one of these cleaners in an inconspicuous spot before treating the stain.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Invisible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invisible. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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