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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
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A woman's low-key attempt to hide her early pregnancy at a birthday dinner ended in disaster.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Baker’s second-in-command, Deputy County Administrator Patrick Rutter, is one of more than 200 applicants for this low-key but vitally important position.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2025
The case is yet another example of Carr’s dramatic transformation from a low-key communications policy wonk into one of Trump’s staunchest cultural warriors.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Prince William and Kate Middleton are keeping their lives low-key recently.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Baker’s second-in-command, Deputy County Administrator Patrick Rutter, is one of more than 200 applicants for this low-key but vitally important position.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2025
The case is yet another example of Carr’s dramatic transformation from a low-key communications policy wonk into one of Trump’s staunchest cultural warriors.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Prince William and Kate Middleton are keeping their lives low-key recently.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
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Southbound Connect accounted for 49% of today’s Hong Kong turnover, indicating Mainland investors' reaction to the Trump comments was far less subdued and highlighting the real issue in China, which is real estate.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fans who attended Monday’s contest noticed a subdued scene.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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This babydoll cami has all the free and understated charm of a summer dress, only in tanktop style.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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But much of the show’s appeal can be tracked back to a single performer: At the center of all the flattening contrivance, David Hyde Pierce is shuffling about with his mildly hapless, lovable deadpan, giving the production’s only understated performance.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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Its packaging is understated and classic—an elegant glass bottle with restrained branding, reflecting the confidence of a product that doesn't need to shout to be noticed.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The restrained horror of Shoojit Sircar’s Sardar Udham, which had an extended, shiver-inducing sequence set in Jallianwala Bagh, has no place here.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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Timeless Appeal Through Thoughtful Craftsmanship Scandinavian rugs are known for their muted tones, minimalist patterns, and handwoven durability.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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As for Honeywell, the stock’s muted performance is to be expected as well.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Even before Criterion started filming these visits, Becker suspected these unpretentious salutes to cinephilia (and physical media) would make an impression.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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With his exaggeratedly small glasses and receding, light-brown hair, Clement, who is fifty-eight, has the mild, unpretentious air of your favorite high-school English teacher.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The present-day Affleck and titular accountant from The Accountant 2 seems to briefly reach out and touch the Sad Affleck of days of yore in this final memory, his eyes almost misty and voice quiet.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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And while Bicester Heritage acts as a quiet and calm but highly productive group of car-adjacent businesses during the week, the Scramble sees thousands of gearheads descend.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Within days, a conservative legal group echoed Carr’s words in a petition asking the FCC, which governs broadcast licenses, to investigate whether coverage of Abrego Garcia on NBC, ABC and CBS distorted facts.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Guidance from Dover , also out Thursday, was prudently conservative , and the market rewarded the stock.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Low-key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-key. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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