as in unaffected
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as in understated
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as in overplayed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underplayed
Adjective
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There's also the chance that costs rise for items unaffected by tariffs.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025 -
Waiting and seeing Some businesses are still in wait-and-see mode, pushing ahead with hiring plans because many of their customers appear unaffected by the charges.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This conservative approach often understated the true value of crypto holdings on corporate balance sheets.—
Leeor Shimron,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Choose a profitable niche The importance of choosing a profitable niche cannot be understated.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This alloy gives our rings just the right heft and just the right subdued luster.—
Charles Portis,
Harper's Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Princess of Wales styled an Alexander McQueen coat in a subdued shade of green with Ralph Lauren over-the-knee boots.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sara Kelly, Starbucks’ executive vice president and chief partner officer, downplayed the impact of the strikes in a public letter to employees late Monday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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The cover song itself — recorded by Kardashian and produced by Barker — is severely downplayed.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and restrained details result in impactful simplicity, which is exactly what a minimalist bride aspires for.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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Frank and vulnerable, her restrained vocal performance is the perfect pairing for Sundae Beats’ lush, ethereal soundscape.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, the program was enacted by the legislature.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
26 Dec. 2024
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Though most states have enacted laws aimed at curbing hazing with tougher penalties or some sort of public reporting system, the rules are uneven.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Underplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underplayed. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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