subdue

Example Sentences

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At brands that target older demographics, such as Jones Road, Saie and Counter, color palettes are “generally subdued.”

From MarketWatch

Layoffs ticked higher at the end of last year, but remain relatively subdued overall.

From The Wall Street Journal

"School is a repressive institution, aimed at subduing the masses. Still and all, it's easier to send you than to have you underfoot. So off you go."

From Literature

China achieved a historic trade surplus of $1.2 trillion last year -- a key strong spot as consumer sentiment at home remained subdued.

From Barron's

However, a rate reduction is a possibility due to subdued growth and recent strength in the Mexican peso, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal