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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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Denim is appropriate for any London closet, and my go-to pick is this pair of Alexa Chung jeans.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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One-third of teens already prefer AI companions over humans for serious conversations, according to a 2025 survey conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that helps families navigate age-appropriate media choices.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Republican voters demonstrated their willingness to embrace ultra-conservative candidates by bringing Attorney General Ken Paxton close to victory in the Senate primary despite his scandals and controversial history, suggesting the rightward trajectory of the GOP continues[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The relatively modest fiscal stimulus also aligned with the more conservative growth target, Xu noted.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Carolyn wants to do away with the fluff and have an intimate, understated wedding.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Prefer something more understated?—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Asked where Beast fits in five years’ time, Sapire’s answer is notably unflashy.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In front of the Louvre Pyramid, Eileen Gu stepped out this week wearing a set of diaphanous wings — a fitting ensemble for an Olympic athlete whose sport sends her airborne.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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As the Bulls weigh this dynamic, Tuesday’s game was a fitting encapsulation of the franchise’s present and future.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tidy up visible areas while leaving inconspicuous areas as pollinator-friendly spaces.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Test the solution on an inconspicuous area of the headboard first, such as the back or lower edge.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Digital asset activity was certainly not quiet in Iran this weekend.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The spectrum of sentiment has been wide in the Gulf over the past couple of days, from quiet confidence to outright panic.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Unflamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflamboyant. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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