unflamboyant

adjective

Definition of unflamboyantnext
as in appropriate

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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. — CBS News, 9 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflamboyant
  1. appropriate
  2. conservative
  3. understated
  4. unflashy
  5. fitting
  6. inconspicuous
  7. quiet
Adjective
  • The implementation of this Roadmap, including the issue of weapons and other articles of the comprehensive peace plan, shall create appropriate conditions for a credible pathway towards achieving Palestinian self-determination and statehood.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Infectious fun All the game’s content is rich in theme—the items have scientific-sounding names, and the stages pose thematically appropriate hazards.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • Hosted by Kennedy himself, The Real Food Showfollows the controversial conservative politician on a culinary expedition across the country.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
  • Many of those nonprofits are tied to conservative political organizations.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of conservative
Adjective
  • The rooms Compared to the vibe in the hotel’s bars and lobby, the rooms are understated and calm with natural colors, herringbone floors, and high ceilings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Duchess of Sussex paired her polished bottoms with a tan, lightweight short-sleeve sweater and added an understated pop of color with purple suede loafers.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of understated
Adjective
  • Yet at a time of perpetual upheaval in Hollywood, the unflashy Meledandri has created and shaped one of Hollywood’s most consistent blockbuster-making operations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026
  • The kind of unflashy, true-life stuff network TV did well for so many decades, and then indie film did even better for so many more decades.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Definition of unflashy
Adjective
  • On a warm summer evening with the sun setting behind the lawn, the amphitheater provided a fitting backdrop for Mellencamp’s heartland rock.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • But Ray provided a fitting coda to his two-plus seasons as a Giant, plus a solid audition that might have boosted the club’s asking price.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of fitting
Adjective
  • Test it in an inconspicuous area first to make sure there’s no damage.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Ezra stays inconspicuous by filming the lines with a pair of Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses, which synch with his iPhone.
    — David Kamp, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of inconspicuous
Adjective
  • Venus enters Libra and your 12th House of Solitude, bringing healing, privacy, and quiet restoration.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Path two runs through Congress, where Senators Schiff and Curtis have a bill declaring the quiet part, the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, and the AGA is lobbying for exactly that.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of quiet

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“Unflamboyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflamboyant. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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