How to Use understated in a Sentence

understated

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  • An understated pink seems to be Parker's color of the hour as of late.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Mar. 2022
  • The two-and-half-minute track builds steadily to a clever peak that drops with a deft, almost understated boom.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2023
  • One of the main, if not somewhat understated, points in the book is this concept of fear and trying to get over it.
    — Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2023
  • But at the core of Hermès is the idea of understated elegance.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2022
  • On Warm Chris, the New Zealand singer dabbles in folk, understated pop, and a hint of avant-garde that throws the rest just slightly out of whack.
    — Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 June 2022
  • And it was explained to me, my father was a very understated man.
    — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The lyrics are sort of an understated remark about the loss of idealism.
    — Marc Myers, WSJ, 14 July 2021
  • The bracelet is quite understated, too, with a refined mesh that results in a more fluid feel and less chunky look.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 29 June 2023
  • Its understated edge goes beautifully with the rest of the look.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 27 Mar. 2022
  • Benoit Puez, a Parisian art lover, was more understated but still pleased about France opening up.
    — Elaine Ganley and Thomas Adamson, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 May 2021
  • This adds depth and prevents the understated decor from falling flat.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The logos weren’t garish, and there was even a brown option with understated gray trim.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2022
  • On a more understated level, though, is the turnaround of the Tulane defense.
    — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 31 Dec. 2022
  • One of the joys in our archives is to see — in retrospect — the understated descriptions of those who wrote for us.
    — New York Times, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The second is a little more understated, an all-navy Jazz 81.
    — Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The way his clothes mold to the body is unmatched, and his colors, which are very understated, look good on different skin tones.
    — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Even the woodwork is more understated, with a move to softer, open-pore veneers.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2021
  • His swagger is a bit more understated than Boomer’s was.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 6 Jan. 2022
  • For the upholstery, choose a light and airy neutral, an understated floral, or a fresh stripe.
    — Alison Allsopp, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The décor is plush and classy yet understated, giving it a timeless style.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024
  • The thoughtful understated brooch not only honored the monarch, but the person the United Kingdom has lost.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2022
  • But my favorite sip of the night was an understated mango tipple served in a simple glass mug.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 12 Nov. 2021
  • Her look for today is much more understated than what we’re used to seeing Campbell in.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 Jan. 2024
  • That ring is more understated, with a simple baseball atop a black backdrop on its face.
    — New York Times, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Our pick for the best wireless gaming mouse right now, the SteelSeries Prime has an understated, elegant style.
    — Medea Giordano, Wired, 29 Nov. 2021
  • All of your dodges, jabs, and uppercuts pulsate to an understated beat between the ropes.
    — Luke Winkie, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2021
  • The final touches, like the top-grain leather handles and trim, add a bit of understated elegance.
    — Juliet Izon, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2021
  • While some celebs went over-the-top, stars like Rachel Zegler went with understated classic Bordeaux.
    — Glamour, 27 Mar. 2022
  • Best leopard-print shoes Leopard-print shoes are an elegant and understated way to wear the trend.
    — Jamie Ballard, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Jennifer Lopez Jennifer Lopez opted for an understated look, wearing a casual white tank top with a cropped silhouette.
    — Renan Botelho, WWD, 16 Aug. 2024

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