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
Service is both unobtrusive and thoughtful.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
For policy makers, ADUs are viewed as an unobtrusive way to get more people in residential neighborhoods without overhauling that neighborhood’s character.
—Mark Dee
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The interviews themselves are informative, but unobtrusive, and the while intimate footage of Frazier and Reynolds’ personal lives paints a slightly wider picture of their circumstances, their moods in the aftermath of their unfortunate digital breakthroughs is kept largely at an arm’s length.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Cozy Sheet Set Noisy prints are unlikely to have a place in a minimalist home, but Brooklinen’s 270-thread-count sheet sets keep patterns quiet thanks to muted tones and unobtrusive motifs.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
For policy makers, ADUs are viewed as an unobtrusive way to get more people in residential neighborhoods without overhauling that neighborhood’s character.
—Mark Dee
march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
The interviews themselves are informative, but unobtrusive, and the while intimate footage of Frazier and Reynolds’ personal lives paints a slightly wider picture of their circumstances, their moods in the aftermath of their unfortunate digital breakthroughs is kept largely at an arm’s length.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Cozy Sheet Set Noisy prints are unlikely to have a place in a minimalist home, but Brooklinen’s 270-thread-count sheet sets keep patterns quiet thanks to muted tones and unobtrusive motifs.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Accessed via a discreet doorway within the hotel, the intimate dining room is defined by traditional Japanese craftsmanship and meticulous detail.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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Rampant mosquitoes are new to Southern California, and people are unsure of how to deal with them, but the hotel’s discreet insect-repellent plug-ins are a thoughtful touch that ensures a great night’s sleep.—
Priyanka Mattoo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The nearly invisible Thoreau – the compulsively quantitative and analytically rigorous physical scientist – emerged from my research as a geologist interested in the history of 19th-century science.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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Small ones, constant ones, invisible ones.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Some in Labour say the government's achievements, including protections for renters and a higher minimum wage, are going unnoticed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Billions pass through the human body every second unnoticed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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