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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
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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But now, with what is happening, the title is even more appropriate.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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Dolan, a major conservative figure in the church and ally to Trump, reportedly wielded decisive influence in getting the new pope elected.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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At an average price of $40,000 per vehicle and a conservative 20% net margin, that’s $80 billion in profit.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The Chedi Al Bait hotel, in Sharjah, a United Arab Emirate, is so understated that it is barely marked on the road that runs along Sharjah Creek.—
Catherine Fairweather,
Air Mail,
5 Apr. 2025
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This babydoll cami has all the free and understated charm of a summer dress, only in tanktop style.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Lots of unflashy organic details make Peppered Pig stand out.—
Matt Wake | mwake@al.com,
al,
1 Mar. 2023
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As the poster girl for ’90s minimalism, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s jewellery collection was decidedly unflashy.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
28 Nov. 2022
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The grant was approved last year with strong support from both sides of the political aisle, which was fitting, as glioblastoma killed both Sen. John McCain, an Arizona Republican, and Sen. Ted Kennedy, a Massachusetts Democrat.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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This last one is really important, because there’s some concern that tightly fitting belly bands could put too much stress on your pelvic floor, which might theoretically worsen a case of pelvic organ prolapse.—
Kathleen Felton,
SELF,
6 May 2025
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On the other hand, container traps tend to be easy to hide and inconspicuous, though some rely on liquid bait that gives off an unpleasant odor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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How long can an establishment with a fashionable following really remain inconspicuous?—
Laura Neilson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The saw-whets, perhaps intimidated by the larger owl, had gone quiet.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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It’s been infinitesimally rare, even in his quietest performances, that Jokic has ever actively brought down his team’s chances of winning.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
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“Unflamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflamboyant. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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