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Recent Examples of unshowy
To be fair to les frères Dardennes, there is a reliable level of unshowy competence as well as an integrity to their insistence on embedding with unglamorous, recognizable people.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Like Lithgow, his performance is supremely unshowy, the flashes of passion being timed and placed by him and Hytner to erupt only when strictly necessary to the developing drama.
—David Benedict, Variety, 7 May 2025
Her role as Cassandra is the latest example: a part that is both unshowy and commanding.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The former six-term congresswoman is a decidedly unshowy politician who wields her power discreetly — a quiet bearing that has been the topic of criticism during this crisis, when many Angelenos appeared to crave louder and more forceful leadership.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshowy
Adjective
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One trend that has gained traction is the use of low-profile, unobtrusive structures that prioritize the land over the building.—
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The spinner is smooth, unobtrusive, and quiet — offering a small, thoughtful moment of focus without drawing attention.—
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Birds were a comforting but unremarkable part of the world’s backdrop.—
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Once-distinctive sartorial hallmarks of the United States — the baseball cap, the denim jacket, the sneaker — have become unremarkable almost anywhere in the world.—
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When in doubt, try denim on an inconspicuous area to check for scratching or dye transfer.—
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To remove discoloration from the dye in a colored candle, test one of these cleaners in an inconspicuous spot before treating the stain.—
Adjective
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Kylie Jenner's latest haircut is almost unnoticeable.—
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Both white beans and chickpeas have neutral flavors that meld well with oats, and mashing them up beforehand will make their texture almost unnoticeable.—
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
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Grande wore a glossy pink shade on her lips, sculpted cheeks with subtle shimmer, and long lashes.—
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The former is quietly involving: unhurried, unemphatic, observant.—
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The beat is steady and usually unemphatic; the song circles through three chords again and again.—
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“Unshowy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshowy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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