How to Use understated in a Sentence

understated

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  • An understated pink seems to be Parker's color of the hour as of late.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Mar. 2022
  • The two-and-half-minute track builds steadily to a clever peak that drops with a deft, almost understated boom.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2023
  • One of the main, if not somewhat understated, points in the book is this concept of fear and trying to get over it.
    — Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2023
  • But at the core of Hermès is the idea of understated elegance.
    — Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Sep. 2022
  • On Warm Chris, the New Zealand singer dabbles in folk, understated pop, and a hint of avant-garde that throws the rest just slightly out of whack.
    — Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 June 2022
  • Its understated edge goes beautifully with the rest of the look.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 27 Mar. 2022
  • This adds depth and prevents the understated decor from falling flat.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022
  • The logos weren’t garish, and there was even a brown option with understated gray trim.
    — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2022
  • On a more understated level, though, is the turnaround of the Tulane defense.
    — Joseph Hoyt, Dallas News, 31 Dec. 2022
  • The second is a little more understated, an all-navy Jazz 81.
    — Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Apr. 2022
  • The way his clothes mold to the body is unmatched, and his colors, which are very understated, look good on different skin tones.
    — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2023
  • For the upholstery, choose a light and airy neutral, an understated floral, or a fresh stripe.
    — Alison Allsopp, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The thoughtful understated brooch not only honored the monarch, but the person the United Kingdom has lost.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Her look for today is much more understated than what we’re used to seeing Campbell in.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 Jan. 2024
  • While some celebs went over-the-top, stars like Rachel Zegler went with understated classic Bordeaux.
    — Glamour, 27 Mar. 2022
  • At the same time, the home possesses an understated complexity in both shape and style.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Hammel and her team changed the light fixture, opting for a more understated design with a white finish.
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2022
  • Bezos' look was a little more understated, with a simple black long-sleeve shirt and black trousers with matching black shoes.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2022
  • The understated Nuna Sena Aire is a pack and play that doesn’t compromise on style: Its edges are soft and curved, not sharp and angular, and the whole thing is breathable and inviting.
    — Sarah Bradley, Parents, 30 June 2023
  • This minimalist wreath design in shades of blue adds an elegant and understated bit of Hanukkah cheer to the front door.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Holzer wears her brown hair long and straight, dresses in an understated way—black jeans, button-down shirts—and rarely wears makeup.
    — Kelly Crow, WSJ, 29 Oct. 2022
  • Armageddon Time feels more understated and small-scale than your other films set in New York.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Grateful for the company, Brian beams, in his understated way, with parental pride.
    — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2022
  • The movie puts Thomasine and Bushrod on their path with an understated excitement that meshes with their fierce sense of principle.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 May 2022
  • Concrete floors brings an understated edge to this kitchen designed by Studio DB.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 1 Feb. 2023
  • But away from the coast there's a quieter, understated landscape that sees fewer visitors: the Irish Midlands.
    — Joe Minihane, CNN, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Played with typical understated brilliance by the great Mark Rylance, the character doesn’t need to say much to keep us intrigued.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Buehler later described it in understated tones that echoed throughout the clubhouse.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2022
  • Go serene and understated, mix it up with tropical prints and patterns, or land somewhere in-between.
    — Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Both Madison and Hayward's flags are much more simplistic and understated, and stick to a basic color scheme.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2023

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