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
Something about this store feels so unobtrusive, so utilitarian, without feeling cold or boring.
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Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024
Spotify just wants as much of our time and attention as possible, and a steady stream of melodic, unobtrusive sounds could be the best way to appeal to a passive listener.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
This shift toward unobtrusive tech will appeal to a society that’s tired of digital overload.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
At the same time, scientists and engineers at other companies are also focused on making their devices unobtrusive and, ultimately, self-sustaining.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024
Spotify just wants as much of our time and attention as possible, and a steady stream of melodic, unobtrusive sounds could be the best way to appeal to a passive listener.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
This shift toward unobtrusive tech will appeal to a society that’s tired of digital overload.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
At the same time, scientists and engineers at other companies are also focused on making their devices unobtrusive and, ultimately, self-sustaining.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Finger tapping, rooted in the practice of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), is a simple, discreet method that acts as a mental reset button, breaking the cycle of overthinking.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Rabbi took a lot of folks to a lot of cheap dentists, and quite a few ladies seeking discreet abortions to the nearby township of Spring Lake.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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You’re left with skin that feels comfortable, purified, and protected, as if wrapped in an invisible shield against daily environmental damage.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The director conjures the house’s spectral presence by means of an unusual cinematic device that dominates the movie from start to finish: the camera embodies the perspective of that invisible character.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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But there may be a silent drain on your profits that often goes unnoticed: A lack of transparency from credit card processors can cost businesses.—
Robert Day,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Unlike traditional news outlets, social media platforms allow everyday individuals to share firsthand accounts, break down stories in real-time, and amplify underreported issues that might otherwise go unnoticed.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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