Example Sentences

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He seemed to spend most of his time hanging around San Diego mosques, donating money to various causes and obtrusively filming worshippers with a video camera.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2023

It’s one of maybe two dozen roles in that dazzling all-star ensemble, and even still, Connery stands out — not obtrusively, but mesmerizingly.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2020

The camera often leaves the women behind to glance back to Lena and Kane’s marriage, scenes of which are scored by obtrusively mellow guitar music I’d more expect to hear at Starbucks.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2018

That is the question for many puppet troupes, whose members can fade into the background with the aid of devices like curtains and black bodysuits, or remain in full view, obtrusively unobtrusive.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2015

The doorknob in her hand as she turned it felt obtrusively cool and hard.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan