understated
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“From the moment you arrive, the home’s timeless Texas limestone facade, rich wood beams, and refined architectural detailing create an unmistakable sense of understated luxury,” the description notes.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
She describes her personal experiences with an insight, vulnerability and openness that is reminiscent of the raw emotions of Peet’s recent performances, which traffic in an understated, unassuming power.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
So pressure to meet forecasts can result in both understated outlooks, which can confuse investors, and decisions on capital allocation, innovation and hiring that can damage a company over time.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Others prefer a more understated approach and head coach Tandy is deliberately more cautious in his messaging.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
He was serving Baby’s porridge when the deputy president spoke briefly on the radio, the voice understated, as if he were exhausted from the effort of saying, “The government is handing over to the military.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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