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
Hoyer fixed a shaky bullpen early in the season with low-key, underrated moves and now faces another obstacle.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
According to the insider, the atmosphere was surprisingly low-key considering the high-profile guest list.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 June 2025
No workout is complete without our favorite leggings and sports bra, but gym bag essentials like water bottles, headphones, anti-chafe sticks, and other little must-haves are the low-key MVPs of our sessions.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 June 2025
Weaver had previously allowed just two home runs this season, but Urías, a low-key Yankee killer, took advantage of the Bronx’s short right field porch and sent a fastball over the glove of a leaping Judge.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
According to the insider, the atmosphere was surprisingly low-key considering the high-profile guest list.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 June 2025
No workout is complete without our favorite leggings and sports bra, but gym bag essentials like water bottles, headphones, anti-chafe sticks, and other little must-haves are the low-key MVPs of our sessions.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 June 2025
Weaver had previously allowed just two home runs this season, but Urías, a low-key Yankee killer, took advantage of the Bronx’s short right field porch and sent a fastball over the glove of a leaping Judge.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
Adjective
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Defying the typical approach where women tend to remain subdued and silent, often fearful of additional scrutiny.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Its madras inventory today includes these seven-inch shorts in a slightly more subdued and earthy pattern and color.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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There are both bold and understated options available.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Markets also rose on Monday after Iran’s restrained response to the U.S. strike against Iran over the weekend.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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His cooking balances the delicate, restrained flavors of traditional kaiseki with the richer, more robust flavors he’s explored in Western kitchens.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The halter neckline, open back, and flowing fabric give it a breezy, resort-ready vibe—especially in the muted sage green.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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Natural light pours in through the windows, highlighting the soft textures and muted palette.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Where to Stay: For those looking for a little comfort and access to Chattanooga’s cultural side, the Hotel Chalet at The Choo Choo (from $165) is an unpretentious but upscale hotel located in the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo district.—
Ryan Krogh,
Outside Online,
3 June 2025
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Such is the unpretentious benefit of franchise formulas done well.—
Armond White,
National Review,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing.—
Leila Sloman,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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But early optimism about a simple deal to reduce India's high tariffs has hit roadblocks over disagreements on U.S. import duties for auto parts steel and farm goods, Indian officials with direct knowledge said.—
David Lawder,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Without it, people go quiet, engagement drops and growth stalls.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Young visitors will enjoy the splash pad and water slide, while guests ages 18 and older are welcome to relax in the quiet adults-only pool and hot tub.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Trump and Bondi, though, praised the court's conservative majority for limiting a federal judge's power to block a president's policy nationwide.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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Advertisement In line with multiple other significant rulings issued by the court on Friday, the six conservative judges Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Samuel Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts comprised the majority.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 June 2025
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“Low-key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-key. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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