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unshowy

adjective

Definition of unshowynext
as in unobtrusive

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Recent Examples of unshowy After returning to Chicago, Hicks served as Cardinal Cupich’s vicar-general, or deputy, then as a bishop, and was known for unshowy efficiency. — Paul Elie, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026 There’s also an unshowy pride in its subtly diverse, distinctly Canadian cast of characters. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025 Cronenberg captures the way such a gift might unwind a person in an effectively unshowy way. — James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025 Turturro is unshowy but magnificent in his best film role in years, an honorable hustler who still carries himself with dignity despite a lifetime of regrets and a world gradually leaving him behind. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for unshowy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshowy
  1. unobtrusive
  2. unremarkable
  3. inconspicuous
  4. unnoticeable
  5. subtle
  6. unemphatic
Adjective
  • The film by and large follows the edicts of Iranian neorealism, with unobtrusive observations and a naturalistic soundscape.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Jase awarded them with a perfect 5-star rating, which was mostly thanks to their excellent stabilization, their unobtrusive controls and incredibly small form factor.
    — Paul Brett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of unobtrusive
Adjective
  • So, arguably, does his earlier, less sensational but equally radical Passing By (1974), charting the beginning, middle, and end of an ordinary love affair between two unremarkable young men.
    — Simon Callow, The New York Review of Books, 19 Sep. 2026
  • But there could be a more compelling reason to bench Watson after another unremarkable week and that is all about the venue where the games are scheduled.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of unremarkable
Adjective
  • When in doubt, test your cleaning solution on an inconspicuous spot first.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Mist dry clothing between wears, smooth wrinkles by hand and test an inconspicuous area first on delicate fabrics.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of inconspicuous
Adjective
  • What may have been an unnoticeable work-around at five clients has a greater impact on the company’s day-to-day operations at 50 clients.
    — Farzana Abdulhusein, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But the spinning trick has real limits that make this drone far from being completely unnoticeable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of unnoticeable
Adjective
  • The comic tension embodies Cassavetes’ approach to the entire film, which involved some not-so-subtle manipulation of his actors behind the scenes.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And just like her clothes and accessories serve as a subtle nod to the '90s, so does her beauty look.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • The beat is steady and usually unemphatic; the song circles through three chords again and again.
    — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 6 July 2018
  • This 1991 feature, the second by Mexican filmmaker Maria Novaro, is leisurely paced and unemphatic but firmly conceived and executed, with a lot of feeling for female solidarity.
    — Patrick Friel, Chicago Reader, 17 Apr. 2018
Definition of unemphatic

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“Unshowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshowy. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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