as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
Content on a web page can be changed in inconspicuous ways, or pages can be taken down altogether.
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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
Pro tip: Be sure to do a test run on an inconspicuous area before using on your entire garment.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2024
So, these inconspicuous glasses could be an attractive option for people who don't want to be identified as having hearing issues.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2025
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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
Pro tip: Be sure to do a test run on an inconspicuous area before using on your entire garment.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2024
So, these inconspicuous glasses could be an attractive option for people who don't want to be identified as having hearing issues.
—New Atlas, 8 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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Bureau staff spot tricks and traps that are invisible to the untrained eye.—
Mike Calhoun,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Instead, genetics and environment work in a dynamic loop, each shaping the other in constant, invisible, and powerful ways that ripple across our lives.—
Dalton Conley,
TIME,
19 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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