as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
the notice that an 18% tip would be automatically added was so unobtrusive we almost didn't see it at the bottom of the menu
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Recent Examples of unobtrusive
His unobtrusive medium closeups allow the performers to tell Rob’s story through posture and body language.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
Maciej envisions a world where robots like Clone’s androids will become as common as smartphones—highly functional, yet intuitive and unobtrusive.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
While other wearable tech devices, like the Apple Watch, can be clunky or get in the way of other accessories, the Oura Ring is unobtrusive and comes in several colorways — from Black to Rose Gold — to fit with any style.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
However, this approach can distinguish between putting a child in the sear or putting a bag or package back there, thus the alerts are kept fairly unobtrusive to avoid too many false positives.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Aug. 2024
Maciej envisions a world where robots like Clone’s androids will become as common as smartphones—highly functional, yet intuitive and unobtrusive.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
While other wearable tech devices, like the Apple Watch, can be clunky or get in the way of other accessories, the Oura Ring is unobtrusive and comes in several colorways — from Black to Rose Gold — to fit with any style.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
However, this approach can distinguish between putting a child in the sear or putting a bag or package back there, thus the alerts are kept fairly unobtrusive to avoid too many false positives.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
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Related Articles The basement floor offers more discreet appointments for high-profile clients and a wet bar that can shake up a mean martini, or an oat flat white.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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Length: Very pronounced, therefore not suitable for those looking for a natural or discreet look.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2025
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And telescopes like Euclid likely will give scientists a better understanding of dark matter, invisible matter that has gravitational effects, Huang says.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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While advocacy group Science Moms ran an ad about addressing climate change regionally in Los Angeles and online, the theme was otherwise largely invisible elsewhere.—
Kyle Stock and Brian Kahn Bloomberg News (WPNS),
arkansasonline.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Some observers note that this rapid progress has largely gone unnoticed by the public, perhaps because few people use AI for complex math or science in daily life.—
Harry Booth / Paris,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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Every item in the store had its place, and no customer’s preference went unnoticed.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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