variants
also low-keyed
as in subdued
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
An unserious scene but one that establishes tennis as a low-key cinematic battleground.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Since becoming parents, Iglesias and Kournikova have continued their low-key lifestyle but occasionally share snippets of their family life.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Socialize in a low-key setting, sip wine, beer or non-alcoholic offerings, nosh on snacks and craft or color with new friends.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2025
There are plenty of low-key places to pitch a tent within a few hours of Manhattan.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Since becoming parents, Iglesias and Kournikova have continued their low-key lifestyle but occasionally share snippets of their family life.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Socialize in a low-key setting, sip wine, beer or non-alcoholic offerings, nosh on snacks and craft or color with new friends.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2025
There are plenty of low-key places to pitch a tent within a few hours of Manhattan.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-key
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
Adjective
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The visual design of the new BMW iX3 harks back to the original Neue Klasse at the front, with a more subdued grille than recent models.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With architecture that blends the brutalism and folk influences of Eastern Europe with the classicism of Western Europe, Finland is an understated design destination.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Sep. 2025
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This led to a fierce competition with the other big name of 1980s Italian fashion, Gianni Versace, whose dazzling style stood in stark contrast to Armani’s typically understated looks.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Classical minimalism, meant to evoke modest virtue and restrained power, is a good style for a democratic state.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The sizable rooms offer a restrained elegance, with white marble bathrooms, mid-century modern furniture, and black-and-white photos of striking architecture on the walls.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Markets were relatively muted on Friday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The soft, muted tones of the jewels and beads used throughout the garment created an incandescent quality.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Curvaceous yet dominant lines showcase the vessel’s sturdy width, blunt hull, and an unpretentious attitude to exploring.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her natural and melodious style, so swift and unpretentious, bears death and danger on its wings.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The inspiration The Copleys wanted a low-water garden that would be simple to care for.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On highways and surface roads in the rural countryside west of Detroit, the 2025 Ford Explorer was smooth and quiet, with plenty of power for highway acceleration.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While some among Democrats cast him as the party’s national leader and a natural choice for their 2028 nominee, conservative critics point to his past controversies, including other pay-for-play stories.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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After working as a speechwriter in former President Ronald Reagan's administration, Ingraham pursued a law degree and became a conservative media darling.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Low-key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-key. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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