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also low-keyed
as in subdued
not excessively showy
hoping to make a good impression, he deliberately chose a low-key tie with a subtle pattern
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Recent Examples of low-key
More than 190 Birkenstock styles are going for can’t-beat prices at Rue La La, a low-key site that offers impressive discounts on designer clothes, shoes, and accessories.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 23 May 2025
Reichardt, who has carved out an indie niche with her brand of low-key, low-fi Americana, here jumps into the comedy corner of the heist genre that is entirely about failure.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Later in the winter, Jost (as it’s commonly called) hosts a slightly more low-key but equally jubilant event, Jost Lime & Dine.
—AFAR Media, 22 May 2025
Go low-key in sky-blue court shoes or make your plainer outfits pop with bold red or yellow.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 May 2025
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 23 May 2025
Reichardt, who has carved out an indie niche with her brand of low-key, low-fi Americana, here jumps into the comedy corner of the heist genre that is entirely about failure.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Later in the winter, Jost (as it’s commonly called) hosts a slightly more low-key but equally jubilant event, Jost Lime & Dine.
—AFAR Media, 22 May 2025
Go low-key in sky-blue court shoes or make your plainer outfits pop with bold red or yellow.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
Adjective
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While other noteworthy anniversaries of momentous events that have shaped the nation have often inspired documentaries and prime-time specials hosted by top news personalities, many TV news outlets are treating the Floyd anniversary with a more subdued tone.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Steel prices in the U.S. have witnessed a declining trend due to subdued demand in the domestic market with weak manufacturing activities.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The shade is more understated than golden apricot, perfect for folks like me who typically brighten up for summer but want to get a little more playful by adding in some gentle red tones.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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Haliburton was more understated, praising the rest of his teammates.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The company expects ongoing cautious consumer behavior amid persistent inflation, leading to restrained discretionary spending, especially on high-ticket products.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Wirtz, especially, can look awkward in Julian Nagelsmann’s team, and is used in a comparatively restrained way.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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In past decades, the impact of the deficit was more muted, as relatively small amounts of additional funding were needed to keep the government functional.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Rooms The desert seemed to have followed me inside my 323-square-foot Premier King Patio room, dressed in a muted color palette and textures.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The primary element is a modest member of the legume family, the unpretentious black-eyed pea.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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But since inheriting the space that was the longtime home to Parisi Bakery, a supplier to many of the city’s top eateries, the spot has discreetly established itself as a stylish yet unpretentious refuge for fashion world fixtures to congregate on and off duty.—
Laura Neilson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to experiencing a surge of sensual energy with greater emphasis on life’s simple pleasures, Venus in Taurus has everything to do with feeling grounded and finding stability in both love and finances.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The way to peace is simple: get Hamas out and get aid in.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The drama division had been relatively quiet for a period but suddenly found its stride in the past year with a string of buzzy commissions that will now mostly air under new leadership.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Head to the upper zone for solitude and quiet waters and the lower reaches for bigger cutthroats (and even some browns).—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Nawrocki, a conservative historian and amateur boxer who was backed by PiS, had presented the vote as a referendum on Tusk's 18-month-old government.—
Anna Magdalena Lubowicka,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Wilders’ decision comes days after conservative Karol Nawrocki was announced the winner of Poland’s weekend presidential runoff election, a victory that suggests that Poland will likely take a more populist and nationalist path under its new president, who was backed by President Trump.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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