as in quiet
not excessively showy
a family man who drives a serviceable, decidedly unflashy car
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Recent Examples of unflashy
But that’s part of Ridge’s unflashy charm.
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Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Feb. 2026
This fabled destination draws serious skiers who come not for the hype, but for its spectacular alpine conditions and unflashy culture.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Asked where Beast fits in five years’ time, Sapire’s answer is notably unflashy.
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Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
The open kitchen is basic, but the unflashy finishes appeal.
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Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unflashy
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Feb. 2026
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
Asked where Beast fits in five years’ time, Sapire’s answer is notably unflashy.
—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
The open kitchen is basic, but the unflashy finishes appeal.
—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unflashy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflashy
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Prosecutors also alleged King fathered a child through an extra-marital affair and threatened the child’s mother to keep quiet.
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
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Facing declining retail sales and a muted 618 shopping festival, Beijing seeks to integrate AI across consumer electronics, home appliances, wearables, retail, tourism, health, and elder care.
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PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Tyson Foods, Kellogg's, Campbell's, Coca-Cola, Nestle and Hershey are among other big-name companies that have pledged to or already phased out certain dyes, in some cases giving us the more muted versions of snacks like Doritos, Cheetos and Trix cereal.
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Color isn't absent from naturalistic gardens, but the palette tends to be tighter and more subdued.
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All in all, Louis's hijinks were much more subdued than in previous years, however.
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The cumulative feeling is an understated sense of hope, with love as the only real defense.
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While this year’s draft class had plenty of past looks to draw inspiration from, many prospects opted for a more understated approach.
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The officers and Martin struggle briefly and then he is physically restrained face down.
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The officers and Martin struggle briefly and then he is physically restrained face down.
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Your dazzling brilliance and unpretentious decency.
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The Mount Royal Hotel, smack dab in the center of town, is a perfect example—its simple and unpretentious rooms are steps away from restaurants, bars, and hiking and biking trails.
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Texas is on the verge of mandating more than 5 million of its public school students to study Bible stories, as the state emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to infuse Christian teachings into American classrooms.
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Lee raised his target from 7,700 as stronger corporate earnings offset a more conservative valuation outlook.
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The questions Campbell needs to answer are simple.
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“Unflashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflashy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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