as in discreet
not readily seen or noticed
left an inconspicuous scratch on the wall
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Recent Examples of inconspicuous
Rounds said the La Grange apartments are inconspicuous and blend in to the larger community.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Better to stay clean and inconspicuous, like hotel artwork, which was fine for a preacher’s son.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Holevich recommends spot testing this method on an inconspicuous part before going all-out on cleaning.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Tidy up visible areas while leaving inconspicuous areas as pollinator-friendly spaces.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Better to stay clean and inconspicuous, like hotel artwork, which was fine for a preacher’s son.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Holevich recommends spot testing this method on an inconspicuous part before going all-out on cleaning.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Tidy up visible areas while leaving inconspicuous areas as pollinator-friendly spaces.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inconspicuous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inconspicuous
Adjective
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The Outdoor Cam Plus is a discreet and effective surveillance tool, with crisp and clear 2K video even in low light conditions, simple setup and versatile mounting to a wide variety of surfaces.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood The Domaine is only 10 minutes down the road from A Mandria, accessed via a discreet gate and unfolding through peaceful pastures, maquis, and holm oak to the glorious curve of golden sand that is the Grande Plage d’Erbaghju.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, the researchers now plan to improve detection efficiency and push sensitivity even further, with the hope of identifying other ultra-rare isotopes that have so far remained invisible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After all, this is a silhouette that does not go unnoticed.—
Ángela Belda,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, his average play strength and lack of length don’t go unnoticed versus power rushers or in the run game.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Inconspicuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inconspicuous. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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