muted
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It is a lesson in contrasts—hard geometries and muted hues fronting loose forms and cheerful colors—that evinces the influence of Pierre Bonnard and Édouard Vuillard on his work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
—European stock indexes largely edged higher in muted early trade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
But the gain in energy stocks appeared relatively muted when compared with moves seen in other sectors that investors believed could suffer collateral damage.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
Shares of Philip Morris fell 1.1% Tuesday, a muted reaction that a Jefferies analyst said reflects that the FDA decision was widely expected.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Slose was a frail, youngish person, with unusually light, bright eyes and a muted, intense voice; he looked like an idealist, a dedicated soul.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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