variants
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
Most of these activewear looks can go straight from the Pilates studio to brunch with friends, weekend errands, or even a low-key date depending on your plans.
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Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite this low-key upgrade, the iPad Air remains the best choice for students and creators who need a powerful tablet at a decent price, which is enough to earn the iPad Air our Editors' Choice award.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
She’s been calm ever since and finds a low-key demeanor suits her well, even in a sport that thrives on emotion.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Fur-Real Justin Bieber keeps it low-key on a night out in Los Angeles with his wife Hailey on March 26.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite this low-key upgrade, the iPad Air remains the best choice for students and creators who need a powerful tablet at a decent price, which is enough to earn the iPad Air our Editors' Choice award.
—PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
She’s been calm ever since and finds a low-key demeanor suits her well, even in a sport that thrives on emotion.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Fur-Real Justin Bieber keeps it low-key on a night out in Los Angeles with his wife Hailey on March 26.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-key
Adjective
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Fans who attended Monday’s contest noticed a subdued scene.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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The Assad regime, decades in power and long propped up by Russian jets and Iranian proxies, appears to have collapsed not with the thunder of artillery but with a subdued whisper.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Additional offerings at the store include design services for personalized charm bracelets and necklaces, in-store soldering of heirloom pieces, and wedding ring consultations with designs that reflect Catbird’s understated and distinct point of view.—
Brin Snelling,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rather than a super stark white (which may seem unnaturally light on your waterline), the creamy shade is more understated, giving the appearance of large doe eyes.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and restrained details result in impactful simplicity, which is exactly what a minimalist bride aspires for.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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Frank and vulnerable, her restrained vocal performance is the perfect pairing for Sundae Beats’ lush, ethereal soundscape.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 94 rooms and suites have been reimagined with muted colors inspired by the soft hues of the property’s garden and the building’s historic architecture.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The classic design and muted colors complement a variety of interior design styles.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Boca Baco, Granada Steps from historic Granada's cathedral, Boca Baco fills a breezy, beautiful patio space with local art and draping greenery for an unpretentious spot to enjoy one of the best meals in town.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Naked Grape Chardonnay, California $5 Naked Grape offers straightforward, unpretentious wines.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That simplicity feels so apt for this show, There's enough here: The production is simple and sweet, while Jonas and Warren exude a certain magnetism.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mistyping social security numbers is one of the simplest, yet most significant mistakes people make on their returns, according to TurboTax CPA and tax expert Lisa Greene-Lewis.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And in a culture that often asks women to go faster, do more, and present themselves perfectly, the act of cooking something small and lovely—just because—is its own quiet form of resistance.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges Nestled within Okazaki on a quiet residential road, Shinsho-an feels more like a private home than a hotel.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The former president returned to his private home on Friday from the official residence, with crowds of conservative supporters turning out to greet his motorcade.—
Joyce Lee,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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González, 47, held various government jobs during the presidency of Rafael Correa, who led Ecuador from 2007 through 2017 with free-spending socially conservative policies and grew increasingly authoritarian in his last years as president.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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