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
Now, scientists hope that a new generation of tools—like a first-of-its-kind risk calculator—can turn those invisible warning signs into something people can see, understand, and act on years before the worst-case scenario strikes.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
At every point, Frontier calculated the invisible tug-of-war between inertia and friction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
John McCutcheon, a biology professor at Arizona State University, studies the symbiotic relationships between insects and the invisible bacteria that live inside their cells.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
It was given a starring role in the following year’s James Bond film Die Another Day, where, in the movie, the vehicle could supposedly be rendered invisible, perhaps good for a covert operative but a disservice to a model so visually arresting.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Angela Haupt, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
At every point, Frontier calculated the invisible tug-of-war between inertia and friction.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
John McCutcheon, a biology professor at Arizona State University, studies the symbiotic relationships between insects and the invisible bacteria that live inside their cells.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
It was given a starring role in the following year’s James Bond film Die Another Day, where, in the movie, the vehicle could supposedly be rendered invisible, perhaps good for a covert operative but a disservice to a model so visually arresting.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invisible
Adjective
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Each sock features a discreet zippered pocket on the calf, just big enough to fit a credit card, a hotel key, or a wad of cash.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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These are not shoes that seek to be discreet or even reinvent the wheel—they’re simply a reminder that fashion can, and should, be fun.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is the kind of look that doesn’t go unnoticed.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2026
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In cooked dishes, the bitterness is usually milder and may go unnoticed.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Before applying rubbing alcohol or acetone, test the solvent on an inconspicuous area of the garment, such as an inside seam, to check for colorfastness, Romine says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Invisible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invisible. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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