low-key
Example Sentences
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Low-key despite their unresolved rivalry, the candidates say they see no reason to become enemies now.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2022
Low-key ballads in classic Broadway cadences by Jason Robert Brown and Amanda Green are interspersed throughout the proceedings, amiably directed by John Rando.
From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2022
Low-key forgotten moment, at least for me, was Rahm taking dead aim at 15 and coming up just short, his ball rolling back into the water.
From Golf Digest • Apr. 9, 2020
SAT-SUN Low-key village demonstrations and presentations on life in a 14th century English village, lunch available, noon-5 p.m.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2018
Low-key lighting casts intriguing shadows in the hall, and my filmic version of Phil turns to look at me, his twinkling green eyes catching mine.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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