as in muted
not excessively showy
after such a heated argument, it was a relief to hear someone use toned-down language to state their position
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Recent Examples of toned-down
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 July 2024
For her, that meant toned-down, muted pinks and mauve desert tones.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Its colorful striped pattern is toned-down ever so slightly by a pair of fashion flip-flops from Massimo Dutti and Haight’s chestnut-colored swimsuit.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 4 July 2024
For her, that meant toned-down, muted pinks and mauve desert tones.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toned-down
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And while Nicola Coughlan, Zendaya and Kaia Gerber have all embraced the power of hair-teasing this year, the aim for this new style is less Marge Simpson, more muted.Leah Dolan, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sleek setting includes a muted grey palette, hints of metallic, and an impressive collection of artwork by international artists.Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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The race, which did not feature a competitive primary, began as a subdued affair.Daniel Bice, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even a traditional white marble fireplace can have an impact in a subdued way when paired with a corresponding wall paint color.Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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Fede Valverde’s goal highlights the quiet work at Valdebebas Madrid took Sevilla apart with two powerful shots, first from Mbappe and then by Fede Valverde.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then there’s the guy in the quiet car on the 10:33 A.M.Patricia Marx, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Speaking on behalf of the Mercosur nations, President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou was more restrained and succinct.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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In June, the United States made a move in this direction by sponsoring a UN resolution calling on both Israel and Hamas to end the war, although the language was somewhat restrained, and for now, the resolution has had little effect.Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
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CeCe Floral Mock-neck Sweater This sweater strikes the ideal balance between feminine and understated.Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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The city of Lecce, the cultural capital of Puglia, is an ideal base from which to discover the region and, at its centre, Patria Palace is just the kind of understated, elegant hotel to enhance the whole experience.Nick Hendry, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Ajax are improving, albeit from a low base and with expectations reduced.Michael Walker, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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On Christmas Eve, locations nationwide will be open but hours may also be reduced.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Researchers also found good reason to wonder whether X changed its algorithm after July 2024, when Musk endorsed Trump, to boost his account and other conservative accounts.Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Gaetz has been a favorite among conservative voters as well as a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, who nominated him to lead the Justice Department as attorney general.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Lepers’s case study offers a test of whether the same is true in your 50s, or whether the body’s adaptive potential is so blunted that some of the losses become permanent.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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On a third day, exercising afterwards blunted my Lingo Count by a few points.Meg Tirrell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Toned-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toned-down. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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