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
Inviting Cooper to join Superman was apparently a low-key affair, as Gunn recalled on Jake’s Takes.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
That’s the Buehrle way, and why Sox fans quickly embraced the low-key pitcher as a kindred spirit.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The 42-year-old let her pants do the talking, styling them with a low-key black racerback tank top, a blue dad cap, and black cowboy boots.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 10 July 2025
That warm, low-key, cozy feeling — especially when it’s shared.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-key
Jack Smart, People.com, 11 July 2025
That’s the Buehrle way, and why Sox fans quickly embraced the low-key pitcher as a kindred spirit.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The 42-year-old let her pants do the talking, styling them with a low-key black racerback tank top, a blue dad cap, and black cowboy boots.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 10 July 2025
That warm, low-key, cozy feeling — especially when it’s shared.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-key
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
Adjective
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Over the past three months, Trump has been engaged in multiple rounds of saber-rattling and often intense negotiations with U.S. trading partners that have jangled nerves but nonetheless coincided with a subdued but solid pace of economic growth.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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Should the labor market weaken and inflation remain relatively subdued, more interest rate cuts are possible.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Manhattan Accent Chair Create a favorite reading spot with this refined and understated accent chair from Stewart’s line.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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At the start of this delicate and understated love story, which took home the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance earlier this year, Anand (Bhushaan Manoj) and his family tearfully gather in a hospital waiting room.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Out went the restrained décor of previous administrations; in came gilt cherubs, Rococo mirrors, and medallions gleaming with theatrical flair.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
3 Aug. 2025
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But staying true to her restrained and edited style, Samuel keeps the fun in balance and tops it all with quick-dry cushions in a neutral hue.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Here’s why Nonfarm payrolls rose by just 73,000 in July, below even the muted expectations.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
5 Aug. 2025
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The situation changes over time, and so, in a more muted way, do the politics.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In 1985, at the age of 27, Meyer opened his first business: Union Square Cafe, a modern American restaurant which blends upscale dining with unpretentious warmth and hospitality.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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With miles of scenic beachfront, tons of local small businesses, and a welcoming, unpretentious vibe, South Bay's Beach Cities truly have something for everyone.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Much of their advocacy is focused on pushing for the simplest way to address social-media addiction in kids: making American schools into phone-free environments.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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Make a simple burger sauce by mixing tomato paste and balsamic vinegar, and spread it on the bread or bun.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Accessible only by boat, the island features quiet trails, pebble beaches, and one campsite on the north end.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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At least the Cubs can take heart knowing the 64-44 Brewers, their chief rival in the NL Central, also stayed quiet.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the YouGov/Economist polling, unfavorable sentiment surged by 9 and 12 points respectively among liberals and moderates, while conservative support rose slightly to 80 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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In addition, the firm predicted that Levi's second-half outlook could prove to be conservative.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Low-key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-key. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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