as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
Dave’s place in the community does not make for a great inconspicuous accomplice, especially as Dave and Nancy’s feelings for each other start to get messy and in the way.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
The extra-long vanity mirror has inconspicuous hooks for handbags, spare keychains, or a few prized hoodies.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Content on a web page can be changed in inconspicuous ways, or pages can be taken down altogether.
—Matthew Kaufman, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
Always test your cleaning method in an inconspicuous spot before getting started.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
The extra-long vanity mirror has inconspicuous hooks for handbags, spare keychains, or a few prized hoodies.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Content on a web page can be changed in inconspicuous ways, or pages can be taken down altogether.
—Matthew Kaufman, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
Always test your cleaning method in an inconspicuous spot before getting started.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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There are many discreet areas and each one has been thoughtfully decorated.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Elevated by fluted panels and a duo of discreet storage drawers, its look is polished enough to nimbly complement non-office settings.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not only are the polar regions invisible to astronauts on the International Space Station, but to see them from a spacecraft requires a flight path that isn’t as close to the equator, as is the norm.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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While the fees connected with collecting state sales tax are all but invisible to the consumer, restaurant industry officials say the issue should be on the radar of the buying public.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The widespread fan interest in the new league has not gone unnoticed by its owners, who have not been slow to act on their expansion plans.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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This means that moments of forgetfulness, conflict or emotional distance tend to stick, while daily acts of kindness, support and affection often go unnoticed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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