unsubtle

Example Sentences

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Paramount’s pitch to the Warner board has been unsubtle: guaranteed smooth regulatory sailing and a quick payout for long-abused Warner shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

That is an unsubtle pitch for an unsubtle historical moment.

From Slate • Sep. 8, 2025

The makeup department at "SNL" outfitted Sherman with comically large and misaligned teeth in an unsubtle dig at the British actress.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

Coralie, you’ve said that you wanted “The Substance” to be unsubtle, because the world is unsubtle in its treatment of women.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024

Holly came by with the check, an unsubtle reminder that we’d overstayed our welcome.

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green