as in quiet
not excessively showy
a family man who drives a serviceable, decidedly unflashy car
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Recent Examples of unflashy
The whole movie feels, if anything too realistic; an unflashy, unadorned terror borne from a real-life virus.
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James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Howard’s reputation for being a workmanlike filmmaker — solid, unflashy, without an easily noticeable personal style — proves to be stunningly effective in Frost/Nixon, where the actors and the script are the real stars.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Lots of unflashy organic details make Peppered Pig stand out.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 1 Mar. 2023
Instead, the series subverts the genre in its own characteristically unflashy way.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Howard’s reputation for being a workmanlike filmmaker — solid, unflashy, without an easily noticeable personal style — proves to be stunningly effective in Frost/Nixon, where the actors and the script are the real stars.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Lots of unflashy organic details make Peppered Pig stand out.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 1 Mar. 2023
Instead, the series subverts the genre in its own characteristically unflashy way.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for unflashy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflashy
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The Huskies seemed determined to keep Bascoe quiet, bringing double teams to the Villanova point guard that left teammates open on the perimeter, and the gamble played off with the Wildcats shooting just 4-for-20 on 3-pointers in the first half.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Villa Giggione is a quiet perch about three miles from Positano, in Maiori, that feels tailor-made for a couples’ getaway.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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This manicure plays with two shades of green, a muted olive and a vibrant shamrock.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Guest rooms are decked out in muted coastal blues and offer ocean views, the SEA Wellness Spa specializes in hydrating and anti-aging facials, massages, and nailcare, and a restaurant, lounge, and bar serve a variety of salads, seafood, and cocktails.—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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The subdued testimony came a little more than a month after Ye took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, apologizing for antisemitic remarks.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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At the Grist House Beer Crib on Pittsburgh Road in Butler, Thursday nights usually have a more subdued crowd, but not on this particular Thursday.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
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
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Even the more restrained Lampros is facing criticism from local attorneys and law enforcement who say his group’s tactics violate constitutional rights and jeopardize legitimate investigations.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The restrained green and yellow palette of lady's mantle has a pretty cottage look without adding more color.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Everything about Twisted Teens’ musical demeanor is casual and unpretentious.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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Refined yet refreshingly unpretentious, Upper House Hong Kong offers a masterclass in modern hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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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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Steel-ball tree The new invention includes simple parts, such as a hollow cylinder packed with solid steel balls and a central shaft lined with radial, branch-like rods.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 When purpose meets resources, progress becomes simple.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Unflashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflashy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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