as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
Absent the manufacturer's official care instructions, follow the methods outlined below, taking care to test any products on an inconspicuous area of the suitcase, such as along a seam or on the bottom of the bag.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Test the rubbing alcohol in an inconspicuous area before using it on special finishes, dilute it, and make sure not to leave it on too long.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
The laptop sleeve is inconspicuous but easy to access, and the numerous internal and external pockets keep my essentials—wallet, Airpods, hand sanitizer, lip balm, and snacks—from sinking to the bottom.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
Look for products with one or more of those ingredients, and always test first on a small, inconspicuous area to ensure your carpet won’t be damaged or stained.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Test the rubbing alcohol in an inconspicuous area before using it on special finishes, dilute it, and make sure not to leave it on too long.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
The laptop sleeve is inconspicuous but easy to access, and the numerous internal and external pockets keep my essentials—wallet, Airpods, hand sanitizer, lip balm, and snacks—from sinking to the bottom.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 30 May 2025
Look for products with one or more of those ingredients, and always test first on a small, inconspicuous area to ensure your carpet won’t be damaged or stained.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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Tynan seats us at the best table at Carson’s party, where, between sips of champagne, the author points a discreet, thin finger at a parade of the sparkling departed: Jack Lemmon, Orson Welles, Tony Curtis, Gregory Peck, Billy Wilder, James Stewart.—
Stephen Colbert,
New Yorker,
18 July 2025
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At The Park is an elegant boutique hotel where chic flair meets industrial minimalism—think glazed brick corridors and curated Dutch art, including works by Raphaël Hermans and even a discreet Picasso in its Fitz’s Bar.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Health is the invisible infrastructure beneath every board-level priority.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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For her, honoring that invisible thread of girlhood was at the heart of it all.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Either way, these conversations reveal strengths that otherwise go unnoticed and let your team know their growth is on your radar, even if a formal opportunity isn’t open yet.—
Beth Forester,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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But Patinkin’s strong condemnation of the Israeli government’s ongoing war in Gaza has not gone unnoticed by some of Israel’s strongest advocates on social media.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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