as in quiet
not excessively showy
a family man who drives a serviceable, decidedly unflashy car
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Recent Examples of unflashy
In fact, the evening—low-key, highbrow, and decidedly unflashy—is much more in keeping with Casiraghi’s preferred modus operandi.
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Town & Country, 30 Nov. 2022
As the poster girl for ’90s minimalism, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s jewellery collection was decidedly unflashy.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2022
The film’s strong suit is its matter-of-fact fusion of the supernatural and the quotidian — that and its unflashy intimacy.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Oct. 2022
Over the weekend at a Venetian culinary event called Tastemakers, Wakuda was a quieter presence alongside other celebrity chefs, including Wolfgang Puck, but the unflashy demeanor fits with his success story.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
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Town & Country, 30 Nov. 2022
As the poster girl for ’90s minimalism, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s jewellery collection was decidedly unflashy.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2022
The film’s strong suit is its matter-of-fact fusion of the supernatural and the quotidian — that and its unflashy intimacy.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Oct. 2022
Over the weekend at a Venetian culinary event called Tastemakers, Wakuda was a quieter presence alongside other celebrity chefs, including Wolfgang Puck, but the unflashy demeanor fits with his success story.
—David Hochman, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unflashy
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Where to stay On a quiet side street in the Latin Quarter, near the Jardin des Plantes and a 30-minute stroll from the catacombs is the Le Jardin de Verre by Locke, which opened in March 2025.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meloni told the Saturday Night Live star to remain quiet as he FaceTimed Hargitay, who was en route to Poehler’s podcast.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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It was all suitably muted and understated.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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BeCalm is full of smart little touches that make life easier — think hidden pockets for your phone, buttery-soft fabrics that never cling, and muted tones that actually make getting dressed feel calming.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
24 Oct. 2025
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The sleeves of Longoria’s top were rolled up to her elbows, providing some movement and ease for her subdued look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the latest collection of Isko Luxury by PG fabrics were more subdued compared to previous seasons but no less complex and creative.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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From there, Anderson grounded the bold hosiery with understated brown leather pumps.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Pair it with a belt and matching earrings to complete the look, or opt for a long necklace to accentuate the neckline with an understated style.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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The same restrained values of democracy have always marked the White House—a stately house, but not an imperial one.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cooper—director of pictures like Crazy Heart, Hostiles, and most recently The Pale Blue Eye—makes sure the proceedings are always restrained and respectful.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The couple kept the festivities unpretentious and focused on love, family and the beauty of their surroundings.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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In today’s world, the Jeep remains an authentic and unpretentious outlier.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the years since that race, Gaines has established herself as an unofficial face of conservative attacks on the NCAA, joining a March 2024 lawsuit accusing the association of violating Title IX by allowing trans athletes to compete.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump, on the 2024 campaign trail, repeatedly downplayed ties to the controversial conservative playbook Project 2025, but now many of his second-term Administration’s policies mirror it.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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While House Republicans can pass legislation with a simple majority vote, Senate Republicans cannot advance most matters without meeting a 60-vote threshold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Unflashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unflashy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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