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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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
Adjective
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All those greens, yellows, reds, and pinks will shine in a more subdued room setting, and the precious creation just might inspire you to start taking line dancing lessons.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows are continuing on a subdued trajectory, reflecting persistent macroeconomic headwinds and investor caution.—
Courtney Fingar,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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But the collection proved more understated than its presentation, despite its focus on India’s sartorial influence on contemporary fashion.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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There are both bold and understated options available.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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These moves have prompted concern among segments of Trump's base supportive of a restrained international role, raising questions about the administration's direction ahead of a crucial 2026 midterm election cycle.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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As Rick, Goggins got to show longtime fans and incoming members of his fan club a rarer side of the actor: quiet, restrained, in deep amounts of unspoken pain.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Consumers who prefer a caramel macchiato from Starbucks for their caffeine hit will likely see a more muted impact on their wallets.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Market movements were relatively muted, signaling investors think Trump’s new tariffs are more negotiating tactics than firm policy.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The choice of a caffè was unpretentious, warm, alive with possibility.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Days spent lounging on the beach are typically followed by oceanside drinks and dancing at the lively, unpretentious Paddy’s Beach Club or the Windjammer Surf Bar.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Chris wore a simple navy blue polo shirt and khaki shorts combo, while Alexa showed off her growing bump in a white and blue floral dress — along with an Olympic logo necklace to complete her maternity style.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Nearby is the kitchen, which is compact and simple as standard.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Sure, Texas has plenty of sleepy towns, dusty ranchland and quiet downtowns that rarely see a crowd.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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This gives players a chance to play out some tender, quiet scenes in between the blades and the blood. iHunt Oftentimes, demon hunters are part of secretive organizations or bloodlines with thousand year histories.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Farrier grew up in New Zealand and attended a conservative Christian school.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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Edwin Feulner, founder and longtime president of the influential U.S. conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, has died, the foundation announced in a statement.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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“Low-key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-key. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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