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Recent Examples of unflamboyant
Avril Haines, Tony Blinken, these are some of the most understated and unflamboyant, deeply steeped in the culture of the agencies that they're being asked to run.
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CBS News, 9 Dec. 2020
Gray-haired, unflamboyant, provincial, the very definition of keep-calm-and-carry-on, Mrs. May seemed to be exactly what England wanted.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 7 June 2017
CBS News, 9 Dec. 2020
Gray-haired, unflamboyant, provincial, the very definition of keep-calm-and-carry-on, Mrs. May seemed to be exactly what England wanted.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 7 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflamboyant
Adjective
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Everyone is urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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That plan ultimately goes awry, with Margot surviving the attack, smartly staged in a way that doesn’t completely ratchet up the violent tension, keeping the audience in an appropriate level of comfort while not compromising the narrative.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The idol system, concentrated around what’s known as the big four companies—HYBE, SM, JYP, and YG—is coming off as sluggish and conservative.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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In Minnesota specifically, there have been a total of 138 cases involving some sort of voter fraud between 2004 and 2025, according to data compiled by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rich earth tones—clay, sand, and khaki—feel modern right now, offering a polished, understated alternative to traditional blue.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her hair was styled in an effortless loose ponytail, completing the ensemble with understated ease.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But that’s part of Ridge’s unflashy charm.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Feb. 2026
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This fabled destination draws serious skiers who come not for the hype, but for its spectacular alpine conditions and unflashy culture.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The uncertainty, the fear of not being safe, the feeling of not fitting in — these are experiences many people, including those in the United States, are right now grappling with.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Proper terminology aside, the vehicular props proved fitting, as the Giants’ evening quickly went off the rails when their ace, Logan Webb, surrendered five runs in the second inning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Always test in an inconspicuous area before using.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tidy up visible areas while leaving inconspicuous areas as pollinator-friendly spaces.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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West Texas Intermediate May futures also saw a noticeable pickup in trading activity at roughly the same time, with a distinct volume spike interrupting otherwise quiet conditions.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Unflamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflamboyant. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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