as in muted
not excessively showy
the wedding was a subdued affair, with only close family and friends attending
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as in defeated
to achieve a victory over
subdued her fear of the dark by joining a club for spelunkers
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as in dominated
to bring under one's control by force of arms
subdued the rebels and sent their leaders to the gallows
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as in suppressed
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
labored through the night to subdue the river's rising waters by building a wall of sandbags around their property
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Recent Examples of subdued
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
But the mood in the room at Citi’s Tribeca headquarters was more subdued than expected.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The Air WACs [Women’s Army Corps] stationed here were elated but subdued.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
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Adjective
Hotel Portsmouth’s rooms are bright and quirky, while the rooms at The Bow have a more serene and subdued ambience.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
But the mood in the room at Citi’s Tribeca headquarters was more subdued than expected.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Verb
All are possible explanations as to why the interest in the Bay Area has been subdued.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The Air WACs [Women’s Army Corps] stationed here were elated but subdued.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subdued
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Here are a few takeaways from the sentencing hearing, including Heuermann’s muted statement, the heartfelt and emotional speeches from victims’ families and the next steps on the road to justice.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Pair it with pale blues and garden greens to double up on muted hues, or embrace the cinnamon hue and layer it with earth tones.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second straight game and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2 on Sunday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Atlanta defeated Indiana 108-101 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, with Reese posting 21 points and 11 rebounds and Clark scoring 26 points in the loss.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Roki Sasaki dominated early, facing one over the minimum through five innings, before giving up back-to-back homers to Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The smash has now dominated the 60-space ranking for three consecutive periods.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The development came after the judge ruled in May that evidence found during an initial search of Mangione's backpack must be suppressed, including a magazine, cell phone, passport and wallet.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The charge, involving the magazine that was suppressed by the court, was formally dismissed Wednesday.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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At first, the fins were tasteful and restrained, adding jet-age glamour to post-war American cars.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Material choices are homey and restrained—soft woods, neutral fabrics, and sculptural artwork chosen during frequent meetings between the designers and clients—creating a quieter, more private atmosphere than the communal areas elsewhere onboard.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Industrial robots have mastered many repetitive tasks, but preparing sashimi remains a surprisingly difficult challenge.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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In 1971, the company introduced its first cup noodles – instant noodles that came in a disposable container, accompanied by a fork for those who hadn’t mastered chopsticks.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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The Defenders will have the unique advantage of playing for a second consecutive title in front of their home crowd, but the Kings already conquered one hostile road environment under high-stakes circumstances in their playoff win over the Battlehawks at The Dome last week.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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America, of course, had not conquered fear.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Authorities lifted the order hours later as crews quelled the flames.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
18 June 2026
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His last-minute decision to increase payouts, announced two days before the congress, quelled a larger revolt.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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“Subdued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subdued. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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