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 Kayano 30’s new stability strategy, retained in the Kayano 31, replaced these firm, controlling devices with clever geometry and new, unobtrusive foot-guidance strategies.
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Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
The stability features were completely unobtrusive and invisible on the run, but footplants felt connected and supported whether striding easily or pushing the pace.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
Finally, here's a budget model from TP-Link that delivers surprisingly great 2K video in a compact and unobtrusive package.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
The sweat-wicking fabric is ideal heading into spring, and the pants even boast spacious yet unobtrusive pockets to hold your phone and other travel essentials.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
The stability features were completely unobtrusive and invisible on the run, but footplants felt connected and supported whether striding easily or pushing the pace.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
Finally, here's a budget model from TP-Link that delivers surprisingly great 2K video in a compact and unobtrusive package.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
The sweat-wicking fabric is ideal heading into spring, and the pants even boast spacious yet unobtrusive pockets to hold your phone and other travel essentials.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Julius’s secretive couplings with a Latino gambler (Diego Calva) are discreet, never sensual like Hernández’s nude compositions.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
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The 27,000-square-foot behemoth—once two side-by-side mansions—set the tone for what was to come: a rush of high-net-worth individuals turning D.C.’s historically discreet neighborhoods into billionaire enclaves.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Level up your LinkedIn by fixing these invisible barriers Your LinkedIn growth depends on mastering these fundamental elements that most people miss.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The female moths deposit their almost invisible eggs in places where spider webs are likely to form, especially rotten logs, tree hollows and rock cavities.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But chronic stress — the kind that builds quietly from daily pressures such as financial worries or family concerns — is what slowly chips away at your health, often going unnoticed until symptoms become impossible to ignore.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, engaging with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) can offer critical insights that would otherwise go unnoticed.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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