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inconspicuous

[in-kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs] / ˌɪn kənˈspɪk ju əs /


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It appeared as cooking oil, frying fat, shortening, salad dressing, mayonnaise and an inconspicuous ingredient in packaged foods.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

This regression is usually “incremental and often inconspicuous, spanning years or even decades,” the report’s authors write.

From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2026

In an inconspicuous building near the UK's Mildenhall air base, drone manufacturer Ukrspecsystems is opening a new production line, like other Ukrainian arms companies looking to secure supply chain and boost capacity.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

Hems, inseams, darts and vents are all details hidden beneath the surface of a garment, but much like the body’s skeletal system, they make up the essential, inconspicuous infrastructure on which a suit hangs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025

“Oh, yeah,” Grover said, trying not to bust out laughing, “you look completely inconspicuous now.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan


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