as in unobtrusive
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Adjective
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It’s designed to sit under your clothing to be reasonably unobtrusive, save for two elements.
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David might be the most influential yet unobtrusive trailblazer the Canadian team has ever had.
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Do the people queuing for takeaway chicken at Popeyes, directly opposite, know what went down behind that unremarkable shop front?
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Maybe there was a gift card and restaurant visit too — an altogether enjoyable, but unremarkable celebration.
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Test vinegar for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area on colored sheets before using it to freshen them.
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Maybe the score is meant to be inconspicuous so that the tension of the final service takes center stage.
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The consequences of such an error, in the context of a computation where there is no cross-checking in place, can range from unnoticeable to catastrophic.
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Except her shell is rather flat compared to others’, its spiral unremarkable, its apex nearly unnoticeable.
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Available in a style with the same stripes that Paltrow favors, the top offers a subtle pattern that’ll make your outfit pop.
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The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
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The former is quietly involving: unhurried, unemphatic, observant.
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The beat is steady and usually unemphatic; the song circles through three chords again and again.
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“Unshowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshowy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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