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
Upgrades such as smart sensors, dimmable settings and pole-free configurations maximize playability while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive visual environment.
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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
To this day, baseball remains the most user-friendly ad environment, as its thrifty two-minute breaks are singularly unobtrusive.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 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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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
To this day, baseball remains the most user-friendly ad environment, as its thrifty two-minute breaks are singularly unobtrusive.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 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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But what sets Starkey apart is developing a product that can be worn for more hours of the day and something that’s more discreet.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some experts pointed out that, while public pressure campaigns are unusual, there have been occasional instances of discreet self-advocacy among Nobel Peace Prize hopefuls.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Due to their high metabolism and sensitive respiratory system, these small, yellow songbirds succumbed to the invisible, odorless gas much faster than humans.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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However, despite its brilliance, the system remains invisible in optical wavelengths, shrouded by thick layers of dust and gas.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That work ethic hasn’t gone unnoticed by his Warriors teammates and coaches.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, their apparent preference for wearing Stone Island has not gone unnoticed.—
Steve Salter,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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