as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
the notice that an 18% tip would be automatically added was so unobtrusive we almost didn't see it at the bottom of the menu
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Recent Examples of unobtrusive
The fans remained unobtrusive throughout testing, and the chassis remained consistently comfortable (if not cool) to the touch.
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Upgrades such as smart sensors, dimmable settings and pole-free configurations maximize playability while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive visual environment.
—Scott Miller, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
With unobtrusive, yet close and intimate camera work, and with precise editing, we are presented a film that speaks volumes about injustice and integrity.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2025
Her team was among the first to demonstrate that ultrathin, stretchable electronics could adhere seamlessly to the skin, offering a comfortable and unobtrusive way to monitor the body’s electrical activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Upgrades such as smart sensors, dimmable settings and pole-free configurations maximize playability while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive visual environment.
—Scott Miller, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
With unobtrusive, yet close and intimate camera work, and with precise editing, we are presented a film that speaks volumes about injustice and integrity.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2025
Her team was among the first to demonstrate that ultrathin, stretchable electronics could adhere seamlessly to the skin, offering a comfortable and unobtrusive way to monitor the body’s electrical activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Multiple pockets help streamline organization as well, with a discreet zippered pocket on the back that keeps your cash or cards secure.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Consider installing a hook or series of hooks on the back of the bathroom door, in your closet, or in a discreet part of your bedroom.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This week in Thessaloniki, industry professionals have been circulating leaflets and Visibility Zero campaign buttons, hoping to raise awareness about their struggle by ensuring that the movement is anything but invisible to festival guests.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The underwater clues that researchers are grasping for in this effort are invisible, almost ephemeral, but hold promise just the same.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But Meredith’s not laughing, and the back-and-forth escalates enough for Captain Jason, who was meant to join the women for dessert, to slip away from the table unnoticed.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many victims only realize something is wrong after small, unnoticed transactions slowly drain their accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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