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
Financial stress becomes an invisible complication that follows patients long after discharge.
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Linda D. Gadd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Free of the trappings and exaggerations of the 1980s, fashion had turned to celebrating clothes in their simplest, purest form, with invisible seams and clean lines, devoid of embellishments and in a strictly neutral, pattern-free palette.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Colin Firth shows up as an invisible interrogator.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
But Wagner Moura was invisible as an actor.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
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Linda D. Gadd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Free of the trappings and exaggerations of the 1980s, fashion had turned to celebrating clothes in their simplest, purest form, with invisible seams and clean lines, devoid of embellishments and in a strictly neutral, pattern-free palette.
—Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Colin Firth shows up as an invisible interrogator.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
But Wagner Moura was invisible as an actor.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for invisible
Adjective
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With such a standout dress, the only move is to wear relatively discreet jewelry.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Compared to other hotels this feels much more discreet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her impact on San Diego’s artistic community hasn’t gone unnoticed.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Nor did the image go unnoticed by the cardinals who had started gathering in Rome ahead of the conclave set for May 7 – the election process that would decide the new pontiff.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Before washing, test for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area to avoid any potential damage.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tidy up visible areas while leaving inconspicuous areas as pollinator-friendly spaces.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Invisible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invisible. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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