low-key
Example Sentences
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The end of the day is very low-key and quiet.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Adams is low-key forceful as his primary opponent.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Mr. Hanks provides introductions and closing comments to each episode; his narration throughout is unobtrusive and very low-key, unlike a few of the experts who populate the space lying between the historical footage and photographs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
If it was an audition to succeed Donald Trump in 2028, US Vice President JD Vance was keeping it low-key as he held a briefing at the White House on Tuesday.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
It was low-key, and the magistrate seemed no more concerned than if he were handling a traffic summons.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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