as in unaffected
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as in understated
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as in overplayed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underplayed
Adjective
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Although the London Marathon’s entry rules are currently unaffected, British conservative media and tabloid newspapers are already putting pressure on the event to change its policies.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025 -
Will Brandy be stuck in that alt-reality forever or emerge unscathed and unaffected?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This conservative approach often understated the true value of crypto holdings on corporate balance sheets.—
Leeor Shimron,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Choose a profitable niche The importance of choosing a profitable niche cannot be understated.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Northern Hemisphere experiences a more subdued shower, with about 10 to 20 meteors streaking across the sky each hour, NASA said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2025
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There is also Rosy Check, Sterling Check, and Mocha Check, which feel more subdued.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed the exchange.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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But that ordinance did not have the financial penalties that Seminole enacted.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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After Seminole enacted its restrictions, wildlife officials noticed bears began wandering west into Orange County.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Underplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underplayed. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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