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
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.
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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
Former federal officials said monitors aim to be as unobtrusive as possible, raising any concerns about potential election law violations with local officials and reporting broader observations about election operations to U.S. attorney's offices and the Justice Department's civil rights division.
—David Nakamura The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Something about this store feels so unobtrusive, so utilitarian, without feeling cold or boring.
—Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
Former federal officials said monitors aim to be as unobtrusive as possible, raising any concerns about potential election law violations with local officials and reporting broader observations about election operations to U.S. attorney's offices and the Justice Department's civil rights division.
—David Nakamura The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Something about this store feels so unobtrusive, so utilitarian, without feeling cold or boring.
—Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobtrusive
Adjective
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Kate Middleton made a discreet but chic nod to Princess Diana on her first solo engagement of the year.—
Monique Jessen,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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The device is small and discreet, featuring two side-facing amber lights and an optional rear-facing red light that's intended to boost visibility.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 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 show literally does have invisible people watching the characters, who the characters aren’t aware of.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And what’s clear is that many of these viral — and incorrect — snippets of news are coming from a place of people wanting to be informed, to not let decisions from the Trump administration go unnoticed.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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Like them, Roy is grieving too after losing his daughter to suicide and, while his intentions may be good, his anger at the world does not go unnoticed.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Unobtrusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobtrusive. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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