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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underemphasized
understated
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In 2026, these pants can feel relaxed and understated, as seen at Auralee, or completely over-the-top, sexy, and chaotic, per Dolce & Gabbana.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
9 May 2026 -
The hotel’s 88 rooms, including 25 suites created by award-winning design studio Jaime Beriestain, are understated in ivory, dove gray, and the occasional dash of teal velvet, with Egyptian cotton bed linens and goose down comforters.—
Eddi Fiegel,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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“Underemphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underemphasized. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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