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also low-keyed
as in quiet
not excessively showy
hoping to make a good impression, he deliberately chose a low-key tie with a subtle pattern
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Recent Examples of low-key
The Asian Film Awards, an anchor event of Hong Kong’s Entertainment Expo, which usually takes place on the eve of Filmart, has canceled the main awards ceremony, citing the need to be low-key following last year’s Tai Po fire tragedy.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Tips for a Successful No-Fuss Birthday Party A low-key birthday party should be simple, relaxed, and focused on quality time with friends.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
Whether your family craves a beach escape, a city full of new experiences, or something scenic and low-key, these destinations are easy to book, surprisingly affordable, and genuinely worth the spontaneity.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Residents and visitors enjoy the friendly, low-key atmosphere and a variety of events held in every season.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026
Tips for a Successful No-Fuss Birthday Party A low-key birthday party should be simple, relaxed, and focused on quality time with friends.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
Whether your family craves a beach escape, a city full of new experiences, or something scenic and low-key, these destinations are easy to book, surprisingly affordable, and genuinely worth the spontaneity.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Residents and visitors enjoy the friendly, low-key atmosphere and a variety of events held in every season.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
Adjective
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The terrain is demanding, but the setting—expansive views, shifting light, and quiet trails—creates a rhythm that carries through the rest of the day.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Omni dock was relatively quiet when self-emptying and automatically dispensed cleaning solution, which was convenient.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was brief and muted laughter.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Interiors skew minimal and elemental (raw wood, concrete, metal) and spotlight a muted palette of sand and dusty olive green; shades that pull from the sunbaked landscape dotted with palms and agaves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Genimo Outdoor Area Rug For a rug that’s elegant but more subdued, look no further than this option from Genimo.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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But, Wells has been more subdued.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The sixty-year-old Radić is known for understated structures ranging from the modest (a bus stop, an artist’s studio) to the major (performing art spaces, a winery).—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their understated design translates seamlessly from day to night—pair them with sneakers and a tee for daytime exploring, then swap in a blazer and flats for dinner.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Downstairs, Bar Calico has a more restrained vibe.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Refined, deliberate, restrained.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The couple raised Christian and his two brothers in Haan, a small, conservative town.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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While Gruev has been dependable, swapping him in for a striker like Nmecha is, surely, too conservative.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Los Callejones, may be nestled in the Fashion District but the place has its own DNA, unpretentious with its kaleidoscope of items to buy, from scented oils to lingerie to work uniforms.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The club’s fortunes have been transformed over the five years since, but even with A-list celebrities in the stands, lending an air of celebrity that seems at odds with this unpretentious North Wales town, a sense of earthiness endures.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Low-key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-key. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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