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Recent Examples of unshowy
To be fair to les frères Dardennes, there is a reliable level of unshowy competence as well as an integrity to their insistence on embedding with unglamorous, recognizable people.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Like Lithgow, his performance is supremely unshowy, the flashes of passion being timed and placed by him and Hytner to erupt only when strictly necessary to the developing drama.
—David Benedict, Variety, 7 May 2025
Her role as Cassandra is the latest example: a part that is both unshowy and commanding.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The former six-term congresswoman is a decidedly unshowy politician who wields her power discreetly — a quiet bearing that has been the topic of criticism during this crisis, when many Angelenos appeared to crave louder and more forceful leadership.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Like Lithgow, his performance is supremely unshowy, the flashes of passion being timed and placed by him and Hytner to erupt only when strictly necessary to the developing drama.
—David Benedict, Variety, 7 May 2025
Her role as Cassandra is the latest example: a part that is both unshowy and commanding.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The former six-term congresswoman is a decidedly unshowy politician who wields her power discreetly — a quiet bearing that has been the topic of criticism during this crisis, when many Angelenos appeared to crave louder and more forceful leadership.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshowy
Adjective
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One trend that has gained traction is the use of low-profile, unobtrusive structures that prioritize the land over the building.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The spinner is smooth, unobtrusive, and quiet — offering a small, thoughtful moment of focus without drawing attention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mandy throws the table off of her and then performs an unremarkable but totally energetic version of the track, with lots of stunts but not a ton of musicality.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ethylene oxide was once considered an unremarkable pollutant.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Acetone is effective, but Verzini stresses that it should always be tested in an inconspicuous area first before applying it to the nail polish.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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To remove discoloration from the dye in a colored candle, test one of these cleaners in an inconspicuous spot before treating the stain.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Kylie Jenner's latest haircut is almost unnoticeable.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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Both white beans and chickpeas have neutral flavors that meld well with oats, and mashing them up beforehand will make their texture almost unnoticeable.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The model predicts target expressions from subtle initial facial changes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Amazon Essentials Pointed-Toe Flat Want a subtle lift without having to wear heels?—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The former is quietly involving: unhurried, unemphatic, observant.—
Mark Feeney,
BostonGlobe.com,
4 Nov. 2021
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The beat is steady and usually unemphatic; the song circles through three chords again and again.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
6 July 2018
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“Unshowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshowy. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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