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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Sundance is rolling towards us and so far our packaging has been unaffected.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025 -
Sound bake-offs in the Bay Area, New York and London are unaffected, while hair and makeup and visual effects bake-offs will be replaced with virtual discussions.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 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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Related Articles Tuesday’s interfaith service looked considerably more subdued than Monday night’s Inaugural Balls.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Victorian Era and British Royalty Eventually, British monarch Queen Victoria gave rise to the mourning brooch a more subdued but meaningful design in which a piece of the deceased's hair—in Victoria’s case, hair from Prince Albert—is incorporated into the design.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 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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But Judge Declines to Impose Punishment General News How the L.A. Wildfires Are Becoming a Conspiracy-Theorists' Haven -- and a Political Weapon Locals long have prized Palm Beach for its restrained serenity.—
Beth Landman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, every action, inaction and reaction remains uncannily familiar, making Chowdhury’s restrained approach feel like the right one.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
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 26 Jan. 2025.
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